Author: Trey Williams / Source: TheWrap
A new four-hour documentary about two men recounting experiences in which they say they were sexually abused by Michael Jackson as boys, will premiere on HBO this spring.
The documentary, “Leaving Neverland,” is told in two parts and was a surprise addition to the 2019 Sundance lineup.
The synopsis for the film, directed by Dan Reed, is: “When allegations of abuse by Jackson involving young boys surfaced in 1993, many found it hard to believe that he could be guilty of such unspeakable acts. ‘Leaving Neverland’ explores the experiences of two young boys, James Safechuck, at age 10, and Wade Robson, at age 7, who were both befriended by Jackson. They and their families were entranced by the singer’s fairy-tale existence as his career reached its peak.”
“If there’s anything we’ve learned during this time in our history, it’s that sexual abuse is complicated, and survivors’ voices need to be listened to,” Reed said in a statement. “It took great courage for these two men to tell their stories and I have no question about their validity. I believe anyone who watches this film will see and feel the emotional toll on the men and their families and will appreciate the strength it takes to…
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