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Netflix's Prince Documentary Stalled by Length Dispute with Estate

A nine-hour cut of the series faces opposition from Prince's estate, which demands adherence to a six-hour contract.

  • Director Ezra Edelman's final cut exceeds the contracted length by three hours.
  • The estate claims the documentary contains inaccuracies about Prince's life.
  • Creative differences have intensified due to the estate's division into two factions.
  • Netflix remains hopeful for a compromise but the project is currently on hold.
  • Prince's estate has a history of protecting his legacy with stringent standards.
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