#LeavingNeverland
The explosive Michael Jackson documentary reignited abuse allegations.
Origin & Impact
“Leaving Neverland,” a four-hour documentary featuring detailed accounts from Wade Robson and James Safechuck about alleged sexual abuse by Michael Jackson, premiered at Sundance in January 2019 and aired on HBO in March. The film sparked intense debate about separating art from artist and believing survivors.
The hashtag became a battleground between those who felt the documentary was credible and important, and Jackson defenders who questioned the accusers’ motivations. Radio stations pulled his music, the Simpsons episode with Jackson was removed, and cultural institutions grappled with Jackson’s legacy.
Related Hashtags
#MichaelJackson #BelieveSurvivors #DocumentaryFilm #MeToo