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Prince Documentary Is ‘Dead in the Water’ After Four Years of Production Due to ‘Dramatic’ Factual Inaccuracies
A six-part Prince documentary for Netflix is 'dead in the water' after reps for the late artist’s estate claimed 'dramatic' factual inaccuracies.
A six-part Prince documentary for Netflix directed by Ezra Edelman is “dead in the water” after representatives for the late artist’s estate claimed a first cut of the film was filled with “dramatic” factual inaccuracies and “sensationalized” renderings of certain events from his life, sources close to the situation tell Variety. The original deal for the documentary, which was never officially announced but reported exclusively by Variety in 2018, was made between Netflix and representatives of Comerica Bank, the interim executor for Prince’s estate. While there has been leadership uncertainty, infighting and complicated legal battles every step of the way — including a lawsuit filed this year by McMillan and colleague Charles Spicer claiming that four of Prince’s relatives are wrongfully trying to seize control of the estate — the partnership has produced several recent projects, including a deluxe boxed set of Prince’s last blockbuster album, 1991’s “Diamonds and Pearls,” containing dozens of previously unreleased tracks, and several efforts related to the 40th anniversary of the “Purple Rain” album and film.
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