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Michael Jackson documentary investigates sexual abuse allegations

publication · 2026-04-27

A new three-part documentary series, "Michael Jackson, l'envers d'une légende," airing on France 4, examines the sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson. Directed by Sophie Fuller and co-produced by the BBC and France Télévisions, the series arrives as a biopic about the singer is released in theaters, which stops before the abuse accusations. The documentary offers a psychiatric counter-narrative to the "king of pop" legend, focusing on the allegations of sexual assault against minors that have long shadowed his legacy.

Key facts

  • Documentary is titled 'Michael Jackson, l'envers d'une légende'
  • Airs on France 4
  • Directed by Sophie Fuller
  • Co-produced by BBC and France Télévisions
  • Consists of three parts
  • Focuses on sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson
  • A biopic about Jackson has just been released in theaters
  • The biopic stops before the abuse accusations

Entities

Artists

  • Michael Jackson
  • Sophie Fuller

Institutions

  • France 4
  • BBC
  • France Télévisions

Locations

  • France

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