"What the movie does is creates a version of events that essentially portrays Wade, James and others who've accused Jackson of child sexual abuse as liars without actually articulating it."
"He's this asexual plastic action doll of a figure in the film. And of course, the issue of his relationship with children is completely distorted by the fact that they portray him as an eccentric, overgrown child."
"They're saying that the reason Jackson liked children is because he's an angel and just wanted to be nice to children, not that he wanted to have sex with them."
"It's well-known that Jackson spent a long time with small-boy companions, including taking them into his bed at night and locking the door, which is undisputed."
The biopic 'Michael' has faced severe criticism from Dan Reed, director of 'Leaving Neverland', for its portrayal of Michael Jackson. Reed argues that the film presents accusers as liars without directly stating it. He claims the film lacks insight into Jackson's character and distorts his relationships with children, portraying him as an eccentric figure. Reed emphasizes that the film ignores Jackson's predatory behavior and suggests that it misrepresents his intentions towards children. Fuqua, the film's director, has also questioned the motives of Jackson's accusers, hinting at racial undertones in the controversy.
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