Netflix and Prince’s Estate Shelve Ezra Edelman’s 9-Hour Documentary
Director Ezra Edelman criticizes the decision to cancel his documentary, citing creative disputes and the estate's concerns over Prince's legacy.
- Ezra Edelman, an Oscar-winning filmmaker, spent five years creating a nine-hour documentary on Prince, which Netflix and the Prince estate decided not to release.
- The Prince estate raised a 17-page document of editorial concerns, not factual inaccuracies, leading to disputes over the film’s portrayal of the artist’s life and legacy.
- Edelman’s documentary included interviews with over 70 people, exploring both Prince’s musical genius and darker aspects of his personal life, such as allegations of emotional and physical abuse.
- Netflix and the Prince estate announced plans to develop a new documentary featuring exclusive content from Prince’s archives, replacing Edelman’s project.
- Edelman criticized the move as prioritizing control and financial interests over artistic freedom, calling the situation reflective of Prince’s own struggles with creative control during his career.