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Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ For Not Including Child Abuse Claims: “People Showed Up”

As Michael enjoys a busy second weekend at the box office, Spike Lee is singing the biopic’s praises amid controversy.

Source Deadline AI Summary Updated May 3, 2026

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As Michael enjoys a busy second weekend at the box office, Spike Lee is singing the biopic’s praises amid controversy. The 3x Oscar winner defended the Antoine Fuqua-helmed film for not including the 1993 child sexual abuse claims against Jackson as “it doesn’t work in the timeline of the film,” which follows his rise from […]

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