Neflix Accused of Cashing in on M.J's Trial
Neflix Accused of Cashing in on Michael Jackson’s Trial Story
“NETFLIX ACCUSED OF BENEFITING FROM THE MICHAEL JACKSON TRIAL”
As Netflix prepares to release its new Michael Jackson documentary, Michael Jackson: The Verdict, the streamer has been hit with backlash over its coverage of the late artist’s child molestation trial.
Jackson — who died in June 2009 at age 50 — was charged with multiple counts of child molestation in 2003. After a highly-publicized trial, Jackson was acquitted on all counts.
Netflix, seemingly riding the success of the recent biopic Michael, has been slammed by fans of the “Billie Jean” singer as “disgraceful.”
“Every other studio is regretting that they passed on the Michael movie that ended up being a huge success,” one fan tweeted. “So they make this in retaliation to try and gain some money from it all? What a joke.”
This is just a money hungry attempt to capitalize on the Negative part of Michael Jackson’s life.. This Documentary comes off of the heels of the most successful Biopic of all time “Michael”, still in Theatres
“These documentaries often feel like clickbait designed to profit off of a legend’s name,” another tweeted.
The three-part docuseries, which is set to premiere on June 3, will feature firsthand accounts from jurors, witnesses and other key players.
“We believe he was a criminal and he was able to get away with it because of his fame and celebrity,” co-lead prosecutor Ron Zonen says in the trailer.
