Spike Lee shuts down critics who slammed Michael Jackson biopic for not addressing sexual abuse allegations
Yahoo Lifestyle Australia • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Spike Lee has seen the new Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, twice and praised it, dismissing criticism about the film's exclusion of sexual abuse allegations as irrelevant to its timeline, since the movie ends in 1988 before the allegations surfaced.
- The biopic focuses on Jackson's early life and artistic development, with Colman Domingo, who plays Joe Jackson, suggesting a potential sequel could address later events, including the abuse accusations.
- Variety reported that the film's omission of abuse allegations was due to a legal settlement with accuser Jordan Chandler, which prohibited any depiction or mention of him, leading director Antoine Fuqua to retool the film.
- Lee reflected on Jackson's legacy, expressing admiration for both Michael Jackson and Prince, highlighting their artistic foresight and influence on contemporary social issues through music like "They Don't Care About Us."
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