The apprentice interview with daniel bekerman | Richard Smith

What happens when a film dares to speak truth to power—and gets silenced? In this episode of Release The Genie Within, Rich Smith sits down with acclaimed Canadian producer Daniel Bekerman, whose film The Apprentice—a bold dramatization of Donald Trump's early years—has been effectively banned in the United States for political reasons. Together, we explore the power of artistic courage, and the spiritual implications of storytelling in times of fear, control, and suppression. Through the lens of The Infinite Filmmaker teachings, Rich reframes the current climate as a spiritual test—not just for artists, but for the soul of humanity. This is more than a conversation about film. It’s a call to conscious creation, spiritual resistance, and reclaiming your role as a co-director in the universal movie of collective awakening.