Director Dan Reed has launched a second documentary surrounding the Michael Jackson sexual abuse allegations. Titled Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, the 53-minute movie follows the 2 alleged victims from the primary miniseries (Wade Robson and James Safechuck) as they arrive to phrases with their grooming and sexual abuse, start their decade-long try and file lawsuits, and deal with the vitriol and assist that stemmed from the preliminary documentary.
Each Leaving Neverland tasks have been directed and produced by Dan Reed. Leaving Neverland was launched in 2019 on HBO, which led the Jackson Property to file a $100 million lawsuit towards the community. With HBO selecting to not air the sequel, Leaving Neverland 2 is as an alternative out there to stream free of charge within the US on YouTube.)
In Leaving Neverland, Robson and Safechuck each allege they have been sexually abused by Jackson as kids. The 2 had beforehand defended Jackson throughout his 1993 little one molestation allegations, publicly denying any claims of abuse or inappropriate habits on the time.
The sequel follows the identical two alleged survivors as they try and carry their sexual abuse allegations towards Michael Jackson to trial over 10 years. All through the movie, the pair recollects every time they have been denied authorized standing on account of time restraints, lack of proof, and different obstacles. The documentary additionally consists of appearances from the pair’s two legal professionals, LAPD detectives, prosecutors in Jackson’s prison trial, MJ followers, and podcast hosts. The movie concludes by revealing the pair’s appeals are lastly transferring ahead to a trial which can doubtless happen in November 2026.
Close to the top of the documentary, Robson expresses his perception that going to courtroom will enable him to be clear in a authorized setting. “If I get the chance to return and take the stand, to inform the reality in a means I wasn’t capable of for many years, that’s a win for me.”
The Michael Jackson Property has strongly denied the sexual abuse allegations offered within the 2019 miniseries and has but to touch upon the upcoming sequel movie. In 2003, Jackson was the main focus of Residing with Michael Jackson, a documentary interview carried out by Martin Bashir. This led to the Folks v. Michael Jackson trial in 2005, the place Jackson confronted 14 prices, together with little one molestation and the intoxication of a minor. He was acquitted on all counts. In January, it was revealed that the forthcoming MJ biopic Michael might bear reshoots after violating an settlement to not function Jordan Chandler—the kid concerned in Jackson’s 1993 case—or his household.
Watch Leaving Neverland 2 right here. Be aware that Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson accommodates graphic descriptions of sexual assault which will make some customers uncomfortable.
When you or somebody wants assist, you may contact the RAINN-operated Nationwide Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 or chat on-line at on-line.rainn.org. Each are confidential, free, and open 24/7.