Spit, vomit and a banned baby: Cannes controversies – ranked!

For every standing ovation there’s a riotous backlash – the film festival’s history is littered with boos, protests, furious rows and career-defining disasters

The Guardian

Spike Lee defende ‘Michael’ após críticas sobre omissão de acusações de abuso sexual

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Spike Lee Hits Back at Critics Over Michael Jackson Biopic

Director Spike Lee defends the Michael Jackson biopic, explaining why the film excludes abuse allegations and focusing on its massive box office success.

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Spike Lee vindt de kritiek op de film Michael, over het verzwijgen van beschuldigingen van seksueel misbruik door Michael Jackson, onterecht. Volgens de regisseur zou die verhaallijn niet in de film passen.

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Spike Lee oneens met kritiek op Michael over verzwijgen misbruik

Spike Lee vindt de kritiek op de film Michael, over het verzwijgen van beschuldigingen van seksueel misbruik door Michael Jackson, onterecht. Volgens de regisseur zou die verhaallijn niet in de film passen.

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Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ From Criticism Over Child Sexual Abuse Allegations Being Excluded

"You’re critiquing the film on something that you want in, but it doesn’t work in the timeline of the film," the filmmaker said.

The Hollywood Reporter
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.

Deadline

Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ From Critics Who Think Child Sexual Abuse Allegation Should Have Been Included: ‘Doesn’t Work in the Timeline of the Film’

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Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ From Critics Who Think Child Sexual Abuse Allegation Should Have Been Included: ‘Doesn’t Work in the Timeline of the Film’
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Spike Lee Defends 'Michael' From Critics

Spike Lee defended 'Michael' from critics who think Michael Jackson's child sexual abuse allegations should have been included.

Variety