Music opinion: Why I won’t be watching the new Michael Jackson film — and why you shouldn’t either

As someone who practically lived in a trillby and makeshift sock glove as a child, my opinions on the new biopic “Michael” are something I write as a formerly devoted fan of the pop-superstar Michael Jackson. 

While hearing even the introduction of ‘Billie Jean’ still stirs deep nostalgia, it is safe to say this is not enough to justify this film in today’s climate for me.

With ongoing high-profile abuse scandals dominating public discourse, my concerns come from the long history of accusations of child sexual exploitation made against the star. 

Music News Blitz writer Katie Slater unpacks this tension.