Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.

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Leaving Neverland (2019)

★ 6.4/10 March 3, 2019 1 season

Documentary

Explores the experiences of James Safechuck and Wade Robson, who were both befriended and sexually abused by singer Michael Jackson, and the complicated feelings that led them both to confront their experiences.

Cast

James Safechuck James Safechuck Self Wade Robson Wade Robson Self Michael Jackson Michael Jackson Self (archive footage) Shane Robson Shane Robson Self Stephanie Safechuck Stephanie Safechuck Self

User Reviews (3)

Stephen Campbell
Stephen Campbell October 27, 2019
★ 7/10

**_A difficult-to-watch examination of grooming and the psychological scars engendered by abuse_** > _It's not sexual, we're going to sleep. I tuck them in. It's very charming, it's very sweet. Kids want to be loved, they want to be touched, they want to be held._ - Michael Jackson; Living with Michael Jackson: A Tonight Special; ITV (February 3, 2003) > _Michael Jackson changed the world and, more personally, my life forever. He is the reason I dance, the reason I make music, and one of the main reasons I believe in the pure goodness of human kind. He was a close friend of mine for 2__0 years. His music, his movement, his personal words of inspiration and encouragement and his unconditional love will live inside of me forever. I will miss him immeasurably, but I know that he is now at peace and enchanting the heavens with a melody and a moonwalk._ - Wade Robson; "My Mentor";…

squareonemj
squareonemj November 29, 2019
★ 1/10

Very good exiting and marketing. The content is not accurate.

Shinichi
Shinichi May 31, 2025
★ 1/10

A mockumentary based on lies and deception from two unsuccessful individuals