I am Jaden Soto and in this blog I would like to bring light to the effects brought on by the recent documentary “Leaving Neverland: Michael and me.”
After hearing of the things my idol had done it was a shock and change within my life and dreams. Though I heard these events, I still believe this man brought a change to the music industry, and what many people are capable of achieving through out their life.
Growing up everyone knew the name Michael Jackson, but no one mentioned the dark secrets that might have been in this mans life.
Paris Jackson’s tweets:
Update: Paris Jackson tweeted Thursday morning about recent events defending her late father against these accusations. She has been the first child to speak out on this matter for her father
Corey Feldman’s say of events:
Update: On Tuesday night, Corey Feldman clears his statements saying “I want to be very clear. I stand for any and all victims of sexual abuse or assault,” but insisting that this documentary is one sided.
The Companies Actions:
After the release of HBO’s documentary “Leaving Neverland: Michael and me” radio stations in Canada, New Zealand and Australia have banned the famous pop king after the alleged abuse the late singer was accused of doing. The Jackson family has denied these allegations and are in the process of suing HBO for $100 million.
Canadian company, Cogeco Media and Austrian Nova Entertainment Group, also participated in the removal of all Michael Jackson’s music and playlists. New Zealand’s top radios stations, owned by NZME, took the musicians playlists off air on Wednesday, according to New Zealand Herald.
The Documentary:
The blockbuster documentary uncovers the secrets of abuse during the years of Michael Jackson’s life, it focuses on two men, Waden Robson and James Safechuck, who at the time were 7 and 10, accusing Michael of sexual abuse. (Leaving Neverland: Michael and me. Trailer: https://youtu.be/R_Ze8LjzV7Q )
Jackson’s estate described this documentary as a “public lynching”.
Michael Jackson and Wade Robson at the age of 5. on the music.
The effects on the music:
With the negative feedback from this film, Michael Jackson’s recorded-music deal with Sony Music Entertainment is being questioned. This deal is estimated to be worth $250 million for the right the distribute the singers records for seven years.
Michael Jackson music being banned 