Prince Estate, Netflix Reach Agreement on New Documentary

A long-anticipated nine-hour documentary about Prince, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Ezra Edelman, has been shelved by Netflix due to disagreements with Prince's estate regarding its content. The estate's new leadership expressed discomfort with the documentary's portrayal of the musician, leading to a mutual decision with Netflix to abandon the project and instead develop a different film featuring exclusive content from Prince's archives. This decision has sparked mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing disappointment over the lost opportunity for an uncensored portrayal of the artist, while others are hopeful about the potential of unreleased music and footage. The situation arose after the estate raised concerns over factual inaccuracies and sensationalized content in the original film, which Edelman had worked on for nearly five years. The new documentary is expected to delve into Prince's life and music, utilizing never-before-seen footage and personal archives. The transition marks a significant change in how Prince's legacy will be presented to the public.