Leaving Neverland has easily become one of the most talked about documentaries of the year so far, but not everyone agrees with it.
Some people have been so put off by the two-part film, which accuses Michael Jackson of child sex abuse, they've complained to Ofcom, the government-backed TV regulator in the UK.
Since its release, Ofcom has received 230 complaints that Leaving Neverland was biased, and should not have been aired by Channel 4. Fans of the late pop singer said the documentary ignored that Jackson's estate has denied the accusations. They also said it didn't highlight the fact he was cleared of child sex offences while he was alive.
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However, Ofcom has decided not to investigate the complaints, on the grounds they "clearly presented as personal testimonies."
"We understand that this two-part documentary gave rise to strong opinions from viewers," the watchdog explained in a statement. "In our view, the allegations were very clearly presented as personal testimonies and it was made clear that the Jackson family rejects them."
A number of complaints were also made about the graphic descriptions of abuse, however Ofcom responded by insisting Channel 4 had been clear in warning of the content of the documentary.
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Michael Jackson's family have maintained his innocence in a letter to the Associated Press, writing: "I think we can all agree that the false allegations being made in your 'documentary' are 'significant allegations'.
"It is hard to imagine more significant accusations that can possibly be made against anyone."
The documentary, directed and produced by British filmmaker Dan Reed, hears form Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who both allege they were sexually abused by Jackson as children.
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Since its release, there has been an international backlash against the late singer, prompting a reassessment of his legacy.
Leaving Neverland is available to stream on Channel 4 On Demand now.
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