Leaving Neverland, a powerful HBO documentary, ignited discussions on Michael Jackson's legacy through personal accounts of abuse from Wade Robson and James Safechuck. The documentary's impact was amplified by the cultural shift of the #MeToo movement. Its sequel, Leaving Neverland 2, recently released, has not generated the same media buzz or viewership, mainly providing updates on Robson and Safechuck's legal efforts against Jackson's estate. Due to a settlement deal with Jackson's estate, the original documentary has been removed from HBO Max, marking a significant change in its availability and public discourse.
"When Leaving Neverland premiered on HBO a little over six years ago, the two-part, four-hour documentary sparked a long-overdue reckoning with the legacy of Michael Jackson."
"The #MeToo movement had, it seemed, inaugurated a cultural sea change. The rich and famous were no longer considered innocent by default, and their accusers were not immediately suspect."
"Leaving Neverland 2 is more of an update than a self-contained work, mostly covering Robson and Safechuck's attempts to pursue legal action against Jackson's estate in the years since the first movie aired."
"After five years in court, the network agreed to a settlement that included permanently removing the movie from its Max streaming platform."
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