r/movies • u/Bullingdon1973 • 15d ago

Article LEAVING NEVERLAND, the 2019 Michael Jackson documentary that shook the world, has effectively vanished after HBO-MAX removed it due to a non-disparagement clause

https://slate.com/culture/2025/03/michael-jackson-leaving-neverland-2-documentary-max-youtube.html
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u/discretelandscapes 15d ago edited 15d ago

I watched this doc and, yes, it was a fascinating watch. I wouldn't say it was badly made or that it's a waste of time (by all means, go search for it), but it was clearly extremely subjective and emotionally manipulative. Basically just two guys telling the most egregious stories for several hours with very little receipts. Like... yeah, I get it I'm supposed to be shocked and all, but it came off as tabloidy and exploitative.

I know this isn't the main reason for it being pulled, but this felt more like TMZ than HBO.

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u/carsonmccrullers 15d ago

Who’s gonna have receipts of their childhood sexual abuse? What would that even look like?

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u/Poopster46 15d ago

Are you telling me your parents never taught you to get a receipt after being sexually molested?