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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Michael Jackson's new biopic is under significant scrutiny, with critics labeling it a total whitewash of the singer's complex life.
- 0:25[SPEAKER_00]: Directed by Anton Fuqua, Astrosk Michael Astrosk features Jackson's nephew, Joffer Jackson, portraying the late pop star.
- 0:32[SPEAKER_00]: Film follows Jackson's journey from the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to his solo fan.
- 0:37[SPEAKER_00]: At least on April 24, the $150 million film has received a disappointing 35% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- 0:45[SPEAKER_00]: Reviewers criticize it's sanitized narrative for omitting serious allegations of child sexual abuse that emerged in 1993 and were further examined in the documentary Asterisk leaving Neverland Asterisk.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: Daily Mail remarked on the simplistic story telling and agreed to submissions, giving the film a two-star rating.
- 1:03[SPEAKER_00]: Critics suggest that the narrative lacks engagement with Jackson's most troubling moments.
- 1:07[SPEAKER_00]: An industry insider stated, it feels like a deliberate effort to sidestep the most difficult chapters.
- 1:13[SPEAKER_00]: They emphasized a belief that the film reflects a whitewash of Jackson's Controversial Legacy.
- 1:18[SPEAKER_00]: The backlash includes opposition from Jackson's family.
- 1:21[SPEAKER_00]: His daughter, Paris Jackson, has distanced herself from the film, calling it a botched production financed by the Jackson estate.
- 1:27[SPEAKER_00]: She expressed concerns about its appeal to a specific segment of her father's fan base, and criticized Hollywood biopics for their inaccuracies.
- 1:35[SPEAKER_00]: Paris has also clashed with estate executives John Branca and John McLean over alleged financial mismanagement, which they have denied, labeling her claims as unfounded.
- 1:44[SPEAKER_00]: Other family members have distanced themselves as well.
- 1:47[SPEAKER_00]: Jackson's sister, Janet, declined to participate, and Latoya Jackson voiced regret at the lack of comprehensive family involvement, emphasizing the importance of their participation for authenticity.
- 1:58[SPEAKER_00]: Despite the criticism, few could defend at the film, asserting the goal was to present a balanced view of Jackson's life.
- 2:03[SPEAKER_00]: Stating, you're telling somebody's life you want to make sure that they're happy, adding that he aimed to reveal the good, bad, and the ugly.
- 2:10[SPEAKER_00]: Film comes amid decades of scrutiny regarding Jackson's legacy, including accusations of sexual abuse and his untimely death in 2009 at age 50 due to cardiac arrest linked to