Leaving Neverland 2 Michael Jackson Documentary Released for Free on YouTube
Director Dan Reed has released a second documentary surrounding the Michael Jackson sexual abuse allegations. Titled Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson, the 53-minute film follows the two alleged victims from the first miniseries (Wade Robson and James Safechuck) as they come to terms with their grooming and sexual abuse, begin their decade-long attempt to file lawsuits, and handle the vitriol and support that stemmed from the initial documentary.
Both Leaving Neverland projects were directed and produced by Dan Reed. Leaving Neverland was released in 2019 on HBO, which led the Jackson Estate to file a $100 million lawsuit against the network. With HBO choosing not to air the sequel, Leaving Neverland 2 is instead available to stream for free in the US on YouTube.)
In Leaving Neverland, Robson and Safechuck both allege they were sexually abused by Jackson as children. The two had previously defended Jackson during his 1993 child molestation allegations, publicly denying any claims of abuse or inappropriate behavior at the time.
The sequel follows the same two alleged survivors as they attempt to bring their sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson to trial over 10 years. Throughout the film, the pair recalls each time they were denied legal standing due to time restraints, lack of evidence, and other obstacles. The documentary also includes appearances from the pair's two lawyers, LAPD detectives, prosecutors in Jackson's criminal trial, MJ fans, and podcast hosts. The film concludes by revealing the pair's appeals are finally moving forward to a trial which will likely occur in November 2026.
Near the end of the documentary, Robson expresses his belief that going to court will allow him to be transparent in a legal setting. 'If I get the opportunity to return and take the stand, to tell the truth in a way I wasn't able to for decades, that's a win for me.'
The Michael Jackson Estate has strongly denied the sexual abuse allegations presented in the 2019 miniseries and has yet to comment on the upcoming sequel film. In 2003, Jackson was the focus of Living with Michael Jackson, a documentary interview conducted by Martin Bashir. This led to the People v. Michael Jackson trial in 2005, where Jackson faced 14 charges, including child molestation and the intoxication of a minor. He was acquitted on all counts. In January, it was revealed that the forthcoming MJ biopic Michael may undergo reshoots after violating an agreement not to feature Jordan Chandler—the child involved in Jackson's 1993 case—or his family.
Watch Leaving Neverland 2 here. Note that Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault that may make some users uncomfortable.
If you or someone you know needs help, you can contact the RAINN-operated National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673 or chat online at online.rainn.org. Both are confidential, free, and open 24/7.
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