Director Spike Lee defended the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" against critics who wanted child sexual abuse allegations included, arguing the film ends in 1988, before the first accusation in 1993, making the omission appropriate to the timeline. The film has grossed $423 million globally despite the controversy, with Lee noting the Jackson estate's legal settlement barred depiction of accuser Jordan Chandler in any film projects.
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Director Spike Lee defended the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" against critics who wanted child sexual abuse allegations included, arguing the film ends in 1988, before the first accusation in 1993, making the omission appropriate to the timeline. The film has grossed $423 million globally despite the controversy, with Lee noting the Jackson estate's legal settlement barred depiction of accuser Jordan Chandler in any film projects.