The highly anticipated nine-hour documentary about Prince, directed by Ezra Edelman, has been cancelled following a legal battle between Netflix and the late singer's estate. The project, which had been in development for five years, aimed to explore the complexities of Prince's life, including allegations of abuse. The estate's new executors expressed concerns about the film's content and ultimately led to its cancellation. Netflix and the Prince Estate have now agreed to allow the estate to develop its own documentary.
The highly anticipated nine-hour documentary about the life of music icon Prince has been canceled after a dispute between the streaming platform Netflix and the late singer's estate. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ezra Edelman , known for his work on the acclaimed documentary 'OJ: Made in America,' the project had been in development for five years.
The film aimed to shed light on the complex and often controversial aspects of Prince's life, including allegations of abuse he both experienced and perpetrated. Initially, Prince's estate, which was temporarily managed by a bank in Minnesota in 2016 due to the lack of a will, had no objections to the documentary. They agreed to relinquish editorial control, allowing Netflix full access to Prince's vast personal archive, known as 'The Vault,' which contained unreleased music, concert recordings, photographs, and more. However, the situation changed when the estate ownership transitioned. Upon reviewing a cut of the film, the new executors expressed significant concerns about its content, arguing that it inaccurately portrayed Prince's personality and downplayed his positive attributes. They took legal action to halt the project, leading to the eventual cancellation of the documentary.In a joint statement released on Instagram, Netflix and the Prince Estate announced the agreement, stating that the estate would now develop and produce its own documentary featuring exclusive material from Prince's archive. This new project will likely offer a different perspective on Prince's life and legacy, potentially focusing on his musical genius and philanthropic endeavors. The cancellation of Edelman's documentary leaves fans with unanswered questions about the controversial aspects of Prince's personal life, but the Prince Estate's commitment to creating its own project suggests a desire to shape the narrative surrounding the iconic artist
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