Apple film 'Hala' trailer posted to Twitter

The Apple TV+ drama "Hala" produced by Jada Pinkett Smith will reach theaters on Nov. 22 ahead of a streaming release on December 6.

"Hala" is a coming-of-age drama that focuses on a teenage Muslim girl who navigates the discordant worlds of a traditional household and a modern high school in Chicago. Greenwich Entertainment is assisting Apple on release. "Hala" is one of three movies set to hit to theaters ahead of their release on Apple TV+.

Dutiful daughter and daydreamer.

Meet Hala in the Apple Original film, coming to Apple TV+ on Dec 6. #HalaMovie https://t.co/nqkTCa9Joq pic.twitter.com/NW5fcQzmtu
— Apple TV (@AppleTV) November 5, 2019

The trailer shows scenes from the film as the titular protagonist, played by Geraldine Viswanathan, reads from a book she's written in. She discusses the difficulty she finds trying to fit in, as clips show her interfacing with her non-Muslim love interest, skateboarding, and fighting with her family.

The film received accolades at both 2019 Sundance Film Festival and 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.

Apple has recently released the trailer for another of their new film projects, "The Banker," which is set to release to theaters on December 6.

11 Comments

ilovemom 25 comments · 7 Years

About 5 years ago

So AppleInsider has become a movie site? Is every single release on Apple TV+ going to be announed/reviewed from now on? Why not announce and review every new music album on Apple Music then?

jib 65 comments · 23 Years

I appreciate the reviews, comments and announcements of new Apple TV+ content. Unlike Apple Music, these shows are Apple products and therefore relevant. If you aren't interested, you don't have to read them.

AppleExposed 1805 comments · 6 Years

ilovemom said:

So AppleInsider has become a movie site? Is every single release on Apple TV+ going to be announed/reviewed from now on? Why not announce and review every new music album on Apple Music then?

TV+ is new. Launched just days ago. Like those "Apple Watch saves another life" articles, as time passes only big announcements will make the news.

dedgecko 168 comments · 7 Years

ilovemom said:

So AppleInsider has become a movie site? Is every single release on Apple TV+ going to be announed/reviewed from now on? Why not announce and review every new music album on Apple Music then?

Apple Insider... this is an Apple produced film. Seems relatable to a site discussing past, current, and future Apple products.

Likewise, you don’t have to read every article nor comment on every article. Just pass over it and don’t give AI the ad revenue for clicking the article. Vote with your dollars—I mean ad cookie tracker.