An upcoming Michael Jackson biopic that addresses sexual abuse allegations against the singer has sparked controversy. Director Dan Reed and lawyers representing his accusers criticize the film as a 'whitewash' and 'propaganda,' accusing it of peddling 'complete lies.' The biopic is accused of rewriting assault allegations and portraying Jackson as a saint despite being a predatory pedophile.
‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Calls Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson Biopic a ‘Complete Whitewash’ of Abuse Allegations https://t.co/3qIXapxWyw via @IndieWire
Michael Jackson biopic sparks 'whitewashing' row as movie 'rewrites' assault allegations: 'Complete lies!' https://t.co/i5QH3AlUyy
Leaving Neverland director, Dan Reed, on the new Michael Jackson film, and musical transferring from Broadway to the West End: “They are trying to make out that he was a saint, and yet he was a predatory paedophile who abused children.” https://t.co/VlwM9RW7LJ
Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed accuses Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic of peddling "complete lies." https://t.co/1oF4rqwqJi https://t.co/ZzfkOP9cU3
'Leaving Neverland' director Dan Reed slams Michael Jackson biopic, calling it ‘complete whitewash’ of the pop star's life: 'I don’t know how they are not ashamed' https://t.co/HEEiTRhLRl
‘Leaving Neverland’ Director Calls Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson Biopic a ‘Complete Whitewash’ of Abuse Allegations https://t.co/6T7DFyIMC5
Michael Jackson Biopic "A Complete Whitewash," Claims 'Leaving Neverland' Director https://t.co/83mSpJcQsK
An upcoming biopic about Michael Jackson that deals with sexual abuse allegations leveled against the singer has drawn controversy this week. https://t.co/lyT1emo4q1
What To Know About Michael Jackson Biopic Controversy: Lawyers Representing His Accusers Slam Film As ‘Propaganda’ https://t.co/kvzvgc6vsI https://t.co/cOgJMfdkgP
Michael Jackson biopic under fire https://t.co/iDhk3QuQz1 https://t.co/ZcGMjvN5SV