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Legendary Pop Duo Wham!’s Rise and Fall Chronicled in New Documentary

  • The Netflix film explores George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s journey to fame and their complicated personal lives.
  • Interviews with Michael and Ridgeley along with archive footage bring the story of the duo's success and friendship to life.
  • The documentary touches on Michael’s struggles with fame and coming out as gay, while downplaying Ridgeley’s role.
  • archival treasures from Ridgeley's mother provide an intimate look at their transformation from school friends to pop stars.
  • Although their time was brief, Wham! made a lasting impact on pop music and '80s culture.
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