Netflix responds to claims of backtracking on Michael Jackson documentary release
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Netflix responds to claims of backtracking on Michael Jackson documentary release
Netflix sets record straight on reports that it considered delaying Michael Jackson documentary
Netflix is denying reports that it nearly pulled its Michael Jackson documentary just days before its release.
Ats after the trailer was released, Varietyreported. The claims made in the documentary
“It would have been very embarrassing to pull the series after you drop the trailer,” thehan the fans.”
However, a Netflix spokesperson denied the report.
“Characterizations that Netflix reconsidered the release or changed course because of outside pressure are inaccurate,” the spokesperson told Variety. “The series launched as planned and reached the Netflix Top 10 for three weeks.”
The documentary, Michael Jackson: The Verdict, looks back at Jackson’s 2005 criminal trial, 20 years after he was acquitted.
In announcing the project, the filmmakers said they wanted to take “a forensic look” at the case because cameras were not allowed inside the courtroom and much of the public’s understanding came from media coverage at the time.
During the trial, prosecutors called several men who accused Jackson of sexually abusing them as children. The defense presented witnesses including Macaulay Culkin, Jay Leno and George Lopez, who testified in support of the singer’s character.
After more than 30 hours of deliberations over seven days, the jury found Jackson not guilty on all 10 felony charges, including child molestation, attempted child molestation and conspiracy.
Nimrah Saleem is an entertainment reporter with one year of experience, focusing on celebrity news, fashion, and lifestyle trends. She brings a fresh perspective to her work, exploring how public figures shape style, culture, and digital conversations while delivering content that resonates with modern audiences.
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