Prince Documentary Director Speaks Out About Canceled Netflix Project: ‘It’s a Joke’
Edelman was tapped as a replacement for the original director, Ava DuVernay, after Netflix and representatives of Comerica Bank, the interim executor for Prince’s estate, made a deal for the doc in 2018. He was given extensive access to Prince’s archives and spent five years making a nine-hour version of the film.
Filmmaker Ezra Edelman Speaks Out Against Netflix’s Decision To Cancel Prince Documentary
Ezra Edelman's Netflix documentary was about nine hours long and included 70 hours of interviews about Prince.
Director Responds After Prince Documentary Shelved Over Concerns of ‘Generational Harm’ to His Image
Oscar-winning filmmaker Ezra Edelman is addressing the cancellation of his long-awaited Prince documentary after Netflix and the singer’s estate decided to go in a different direction. During a March 4 appearance on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast,
Oscar Winner Ezra Edelman Slams 'Short-Sighted' Netflix Over Scrapped Prince Doc: 'My Art Is Being Stifled'
Ezra Edelman did not mince words when asked for his perspective on his Prince documentary being scrapped at Netflix. While on the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast in an episode that aired Tuesday, the Oscar-winning "O.
Prince documentary director calls Netflix's decision to cancel "a joke"
Does a documentary about Prince, the late musician who is one of the most-beloved artists, sound good to you? What if said documentary was directed by Ezra Edelman, who also directed the Oscar-winning "O.
Director Of Netflix’s Scrapped Prince Documentary Blasts The Streamer For Cowering To His Estate’s Demands
The Purple One’s legacy lives on–just not at Netflix. According to reports, last month, a nine-hour documentary about the expansive life of Prince was scrapped by the streaming giant.
Director Slams Prince's Estate for Scrapping His 9-Hour Doc and Says They're 'Afraid' of the Late Icon's 'Humanity'
"This is reflective of Prince himself, who was notoriously one of the most famous control freaks in the history of artists," said director Ezra Edelman.
Director of canceled Prince doc blasts “short-sighted” decision by Netflix and artist’s estate
Ezra Edelman, the Oscar-winning director behind a now-shelved Prince documentary, has criticized Netflix and Prince's estate.
'They Came Back With A 17-Page Document': Netflix's Prince Documentary Director Reveals Exactly How Pop Icon's Estate Has Kept The Finished Project From Streaming
Ultimately, it was reported in 2024 that the completed project had been shelved by the streamer. Now, Edelman is getting real about how the entertainment giant halted his docuseries’ release. The Book of Prince was set to dive deep into the inner workings of the renowned singer and musician known as “The Purple One.
Director of Shelved Prince Doc Calls Situation a ‘Joke,’ Rejects Estate’s Claims of Factual Errors
Ezra Edelman called the situation surrounding his shelved Prince documentary a 'joke' and defended the project from claims it was inaccurate.
Prince Doc Director Addresses Netflix Cancellation: “It’s a Joke”
Netflix announced last month they would not release Ezra Edelman's documentary, which reportedly included allegations of sexual assault against the late singer.
Ezra Edelman: Audiences Are Being Fed Estate-Approved ‘Propaganda Love Letter’ Celeb Docs
"They’re afraid of ... humanity," Edelman said after Netflix scrapped his docuseries "The Book of Prince" amid disputes with the "Purple Rain" singer's estate.
Prince Director Ezra Edelman Says Estate Buried Singer’s True Story
Ezra Edelman blasted Netflix's cancellation of his nine-hour Prince documentary as a "joke" on Pablo Torre Finds Out, blaming estate interference. The O.J.: Made in America director revealed Netflix ...