They just need to cough up more money first.
Speaking of music, the streamer will eventually be able to show the documentary about the one named permanent A list singer.
They just need to cough up more money first.
Netflix
Prince
Prince’s estate is currently in a deadlock with Netflix over a documentary about the iconic singer, with disputes centering around its nine-hour duration.
Originally agreed upon as a six-hour series in 2018, director Ezra Edelman’s final version exceeds the agreed length by three hours, causing contention.
Despite Netflix’s optimism for a resolution, Edelman is resistant to shortening the film. Initially, Ava DuVernay was set to direct, but Edelman, known for his Oscar-winning “OJ: Made in America,” took over and completed the project.
Complications have arisen not only from the documentary’s length but also from perceived inaccuracies and the division of Prince’s estate in 2022, requiring consensus from both family and rights managers.
The estate, focused on maintaining Prince’s meticulously crafted legacy, expresses concerns over the documentary’s portrayal of the artist but remains interested in its eventual release to honor Prince’s life and career. Prince passed away in 2016 from an accidental fentanyl overdose.