Netflix Pulls Prince Documentary After Estate Disputes Depiction

Director Ezra Edelman criticizes Netflix and Prince's estate for shelving his nine-hour documentary, citing concerns over control and the artist's humanity.

Ezra Edelman, director of the canceled nine-hour Prince documentary, has publicly criticized Netflix and the Prince estate for shelving the project.
The Prince estate cited concerns about the documentary's portrayal of the late artist, claiming it could cause 'generational harm' to his legacy and deter younger fans.
Edelman alleges the estate flagged editorial issues, not factual inaccuracies, and claims the decision reflects a fear of confronting Prince's complex humanity.
The documentary included interviews with over 70 people and explored both Prince's musical brilliance and darker aspects of his personal life, including allegations of emotional and physical abuse.
Netflix and the Prince estate plan to develop a new documentary featuring exclusive content from Prince's archive, but Edelman warns it may lack critical depth and honesty.

The Hollywood Reporter