
Leaving Neverland
On HBO
A harrowing, intimate documentary testimony in which two men recount their childhood sexual abuse by Michael Jackson and the psychological aftermath of grooming and betrayal.
Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.
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Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
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Is Leaving Neverland easy watching? No. Less comforting than 100% of series.
Is Leaving Neverland sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Does Leaving Neverland leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Leaving Neverland scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Leaving Neverland violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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