Ezra Edelman has criticized Netflix and Prince's estate for shelving a nine-part documentary that delves into Prince's multifaceted character, arguing their decision reflects short-sightedness motivated by commercial interests. Edelman emphasizes that the documentary offered a comprehensive look at Prince, integrating historical accuracy with personal insights. He points out that instead of addressing factual concerns, Prince’s estate focused on editorial changes, reflecting a controlling nature akin to the artist's own reputation. Despite acknowledging Prince's flaws, he views the documentary as a celebrated portrayal of an incredibly talented yet complex figure.
It's a joke... I can't get past this - the short-sightedness of a group of people whose interest is their own bottom line. They're afraid of his humanity.
You think I have any interest in putting out a film that is factually inaccurate? Their actions were similar to Prince's own reputation as a control freak.
A nine-hour treatment about an artist that was, by the way, fucking brilliant... Everything about who you believe he is, is in this movie.
People had issues with how he treated people - he was emotionally abusive, he was physically abusive.
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