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Ezra Edelman Slams Netflix for Shelving Prince Documentary

3/4/2025

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Ezra Edelman slammed Netflix for shelving his extensive nine-hour documentary on Prince, labeling the move "a joke" and lacking foresight. He passionately defended the film, clarifying that the Prince estate offered editorial feedback rather than disputing facts. Edelman believes the documentary could honor Prince's brilliance while exploring his complex humanity, a narrative the estate seems to shy away from.

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Ezra Edelman slammed Netflix for shelving his extensive nine-hour documentary on Prince, labeling the move "a joke" and lacking foresight. He passionately defended the film, clarifying that the Prince estate offered editorial feedback rather than disputing facts. Edelman believes the documentary could honor Prince's brilliance while exploring his complex humanity, a narrative the estate seems to shy away from.