Michael Jackson Biopic Faces Critical Backlash

Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson, the film focuses on the singer's musical genius and early rise to fame.

Critics have savaged the movie for what they describe as 'egregious omissions' that sanitize Jackson's complex and controversial personal life.

Jackson's daughter Paris has reportedly distanced herself from the project, while his sister Janet was allegedly scrubbed from the script after refusing to participate.

The film stands out for its electrifying recreations of live performances but remains a deeply divisive subject for audiences and historians alike.