Maybe I'm late to the party but, did any of you watch the 'documentary' yet?
Yeah.
I downloaded part one earlier this morning. No chance I'm giving them additional ratings.
I don't have the stomach to sit through part two (which I also have on hand.)
Setting aside my "I love Michael Jackson" fan glasses, it's a masterclass of emotional manipulation. From the first minute, the almost whimsical score placed over the countless drone shots of an abandoned Neverland put a pit in my stomach. Reed burns the images of a young Robson and Safechuck in our heads by showing countless photos of them, as if to say "keep in mind that everything you're about to hear happened to these two children." The first half hour or so is a slow burn that's designed to illustrate how two minors became enamored with a grown man via stories and anecdotes.
And then the sexual abuse comments start.
There's no way to sugarcoat it or put it lightly -- it's ****ing disgusting. It's graphic. If you're a victim of molestation or sexual abuse, I would encourage you to avoid it at all costs. It feels incredibly powerful and compelling because of how long Reed took to set the stage. I don't care to go into specifics, but if you decide to watch, please prepare yourself. Listening to the intricate details of child rape is stomach churning, no matter the truth behind it.
But all things considered?
The documentary is trash.
Robson and Safechuck are terrible actors. Everything they say sounds like they're reading a script for the very first time. Monotone voices, special care taken to pronounce every letter of every word of every sentence. They even smile and giggle while discussing their alleged abuse! As a victim, I can't get through two words without shriveling up inside and wanting to vomit. Every victim I've ever come across is much the same.
Their families are no better. Stephanie Safechuck laughs when she's discussing her son's abuse, which is incredibly concerning and several people have called out on Twitter. The only legitimately convincing party is Chantal Robson, who very clearly believes her brother and seems truly broken hearted.
And for those wondering -- yes, Robson and Safechuck's stories are different now than they were in 2016. They're also drastically different from one another's. Joy Robson's story has also shifted dramatically since her 2016 deposition.
Oh, also, there's a random out-of-context photo of Jackson looking at a TV that shows Adolf Hitler. So.
If anyone has any questions about it, I'd be happy to answer.