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.