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

Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ From Criticism Over Child Sexual Abuse Allegations Being Excluded

"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

Chiranjeevi’s Thriller tribute song Golimaar finds a place in Michael Jackson’s YouTube favourites

By Yashaswini Sri

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

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