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Season 1 – Menudo: Forever Young

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A deep dive into the rise and fall of the boy band Menudo, including allegations against its manager Edgardo Diaz.
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Caroline Framke Variety 06/21/2022
What subsequently emerges — especially in the series’ second half — is a damning portrait of greed run amok at the expense of children’s welfare. Go to Full Review Cristina Escobar Latino Rebels 07/15/2022
[Asks] you to hold two things in your mind... 1. the members of the record-breaking boyband Menudo helped promote Puerto Rico... and 2. that those same members went through emotional, physical, financial, and sexual abuse to be a part of the group. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 06/30/2022
3/5
The nostalgic but troubling bilingual docuseries reveals the behind-the-scenes world of one of the biggest Latin boy bands in history. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 06/24/2022
Whether you remember Menudo or not, Menudo: Forever Young is a fascinating look at the group that ignited the boy band phenomenon as we know it. Go to Full Review Jorge Rivera Rubio QiiBO 06/23/2022
4/5
Director Ángel Manuel Soto perfectly balances between appreciating the cultural impact of the youth band, while presenting the darkness behind the scenes, proving once again why Latino stories should be told by Latinos. Full review in Spanish. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Vitoria F @RT33537504 06/01/2024 Great documentary. They managed to interview several members and cover a variety of topics. A great addition to the Súbete a Mi Moto series. It would have been even better if they had managed to interview more members. See more Read all reviews
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Angel Manuel Soto

Creator

Kristofer Ríos

Creator

Jeff Plunkett

Executive Producer

Alex Fumero

Executive Producer

Bryn Mooser

Executive Producer

Justin Lacob

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 23, 2022 Small Change In 1977, business-minded manager, Edgardo Díaz, took a gamble when he formed the "forever young" boy band Menudo, regularly replacing its members when they aged out of the desired demographic. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 23, 2022 Big Bucks After Menudo's triumphant New York City debut, the band expanded into English-language music, infecting youth culture and bolstering Edgardo Díaz's empire; a run-in with Miami law threatened the band's wholesome image. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 23, 2022 The Allegations The Menudo empire begins to show cracks amid claims of mistreatment and allegations of sexual abuse; as officials seem to turn a blind eye to the complaints of some parents, the next generation of band members is introduced. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 23, 2022 The Legacy Nearly four decades after the group was first formed, some former members grapple with the unresolved injustice, scandal, and trauma of their experience. Details

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Menudo: Forever Young — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Angel Manuel Soto, Kristofer Ríos
Executive Producer
Jeff Plunkett, Alex Fumero, Bryn Mooser, Justin Lacob, Angel Manuel Soto, Kristofer Ríos, Maura Anderson
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 23, 2022