Miniseries – Leaving Neverland

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Xao R @XaoRalas Feb 2 It's told from the perspective or two men without providing any proof for their stories or even the timeline they say everything happened. As the audience we simply have to believe them based on their words and nothing else. To the very least there should be something like tekstmessages, formal invitations, testimonies by others, etc. And also the other side. And that's the interesting thing, the counter-documentaries told from the other side were able to produce these receipts and some of these even proof that James and Wade weren't telling the truth, nor were their mothers. So as a viewer, who should I believe? Wade and James in Leaving Neverland without any proof? Or the side that does provide documents and receipts and has people who have a proven experience with Wad and James and criticized their character and their stories (with argumentation based on documents like tekstmessages, facebookposts made by their mothers, video material, etc.). See more Sal K Jan 18 Leaving Neverland presents itself as a serious, courageous documentary, but in practice it feels like an emotionally engineered production designed to provoke outrage rather than pursue truth. It relies almost entirely on unchallenged personal testimony, treating emotional delivery as a substitute for scrutiny, context, or balance. Repetition and runtime do the heavy lifting, wearing the viewer down rather than persuading them with evidence. Nuance is stripped away in favour of a single, predetermined narrative, with every detail retroactively reframed to fit it, particularly in its portrayal of Michael Jackson. Music, pacing, and imagery guide emotion instead of thought. I genuinely feel sorry for those who accept it uncritically, mistaking selective storytelling for fact and certainty for credibility. See more Alice L Nov 7 I think it was finally time for this conversation to happen. For years, Michael Jackson has been treated almost like a sacred figure, as if his fame and talent were enough to shut down any uncomfortable discussion. This documentary doesn’t claim to deliver absolute truth, but it does open a necessary space: listening to people who share difficult experiences without dismissing them simply because they involve a beloved pop icon. Personally, I wish people would stop putting him on a pedestal. Popularity should never be an excuse to avoid questions or ignore the possibility of abusive dynamics. Whether you believe these stories or not, it’s important that they are told. See more Khaled A Nov 6 Total pure lies. ANYTHING FOR MONEY See more Dave P Sep 3 There are definitely inconsistencies in their stories, but one thing I know for certain is that people will always believe what they want to believe. Legally, there is nothing in this documentary that would get a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt, so continuing to attack a man who can't defend himself is pointless. See more Nina B Aug 16 Appalled. I am appalled at the lies spread in this documentary. I will not leave anything positive about this. Michael Jackson himself was proved innocent on all charges in front of a jury. That’s fact. Two men coming out after years who suddenly remembered what happened after Wade Robson defended Michael in court under oath. This was almost laughable to see how these two men thought they would fool the world. Michael Jackson is misunderstood. And I urge others to try and put themselves in his shoes and see what it is truly like to not have a childhood. I myself wish I was a child sometimes, not having anything to worry about and being carefree. All I have to say is sorry to Michael. There are people to defend your name. MJINNOCENT. See more Read all reviews

Leaving Neverland — Miniseries

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