Spike Lee praises ‘Michael’; defends against controversy over exclusion of child sex abuse claims

Filmmaker Spike Lee defended the biopic "Michael" against criticism that it does not show child abuse claims against Michael Jackson. The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, ends in 1988, before the allegations occurred. Lee stated that the movie's timeline does not allow for the inclusion of the later accusations, and that people showed up to watch the film, demonstrating their love for Jackson.