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.