The cancelation of the Prince documentary by Netflix has caused outrage among the director and fans. The streaming service decided to axe the nine-hour film directed by Ezra Edelman following objections from Prince’s estate about the alleged contents of the documentary. According to reports, the film was set to contain allegations of “physical and emotional abuse” against Prince from his former girlfriend Jill Jones.
Members of Prince’s estate strongly opposed the film, labeling it as “a nine-hour hit job” and expressing their concerns over its release. They are currently working on resolving the issues surrounding the documentary’s content. In response to the cancelation, Netflix and the Prince Estate reached a mutual agreement to develop and produce a new documentary featuring exclusive content from Prince’s archive, leading to the discontinuation of the original project.
During an interview on the podcast “Pablo Torres Finds Out,” Edelman expressed his frustration over the decision to cancel the series, calling it a “joke.” He criticized the shortsightedness of those involved, highlighting their fear of showcasing Prince’s humanity. Despite the setback, Edelman emphasized the significance of the documentary, which delves deep into the brilliance and essence of the iconic artist
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