Spike Lee Defends Michael Jackson Biopic Against Criticism
Director Spike Lee has publicly defended the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael', against criticism, including its decision to exclude child sexual abuse allegations, explaining the omission was due to the film's timeline and that the project still garnered participation.
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Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ From Critics Who Think Child Sexual Abuse Allegation Should Have Been Included: ‘Doesn’t Work in the Timeline of the Film’
During a recent interview with CNN, Spike Lee defended Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” from critics who think the pop legend’s allegation of child sexual abuse should’ve been included in the film. Lee, who saw the movie “twice” and “loved it,” said that since “Michael” ends in ‘88, before the first accusation hit in ‘93, […]
By Jack Dunn
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"You’re critiquing the film on something that you want in, but it doesn’t work in the timeline of the film," the filmmaker said.
By Carly Thomas
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By Yashaswini Sri
Read full article →Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ For Not Including Child Abuse Claims: “People Showed Up”
As Michael enjoys a busy second weekend at the box office, Spike Lee is singing the biopic’s praises amid controversy. The 3x Oscar winner defended the Antoine Fuqua-helmed film for not including the 1993 child sexual abuse claims against Jackson as “it doesn’t work in the timeline of the film,” which follows his rise from […]
By Glenn Garner
Read full article →Spike Lee Candidly Rejects Michael Jackson Biopic's Biggest Criticism
Spike Lee shuts down the biggest complaint critics and viewers have with the new Michael Jackson biopic with a single and valid point.
By Jennifer Chu
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