Michael Jackson biopic skims controversy, drawing debate over truth vs. spectacle
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The Washington Post reports that the Michael Jackson biopic Michael was reshot to remove scenes addressing the 1993 sexual-abuse allegations, focusing instead on his career and the 1988 Wembley performance; critics are divided on this narrowed narrative, and there’s talk of a potential sequel that would have to grapple with how to handle the allegations.
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- What the controversial Michael Jackson movie leaves out The Washington Post
- Box Office: ‘Michael’ Soaring to Huge $12M-$13M in U.S. Previews Amid Over-the-Moon Audience Scores The Hollywood Reporter
- 'Michael' Director Antoine Fuqua Defends Michael Jackson Allegations Variety
- ‘Michael’ Review: A Spotless Biopic of the King of Pop WSJ
- Will There Be a “Michael ”Sequel? Here's Why a Second Film Is Up in the Air Yahoo
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