Source: BroBible
Summary
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael”, had to be reworked to avoid addressing child abuse allegations due to a settlement clause from 1993. The original version was set to depict the fallout of the allegations, but was scrapped and rewritten to focus on Jackson’s relationship with his father instead. The film, starring Jaafar Jackson, will be released on April 24.
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The habit of rewriting history gets a new name.
A movie about Michael Jackson’s life is set to hit theaters, but don’t expect the full story. The original version was scrapped due to a settlement clause. The new version focuses on his relationship with his father. The film’s third act was rewritten to avoid addressing the allegations. The Michael Jackson movie had to be entirely reworked to avoid telling the truth.
The scandal is replaced with a more palatable drama.
