Deep Dive: Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth (2019)
Film Lens
Michael Jackson: Chase the Truth is a 2019 documentary that defends Michael Jackson against allegations of child sexual abuse made by Wade Robson and James Safechuck in the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland. The film relies on research from biographer Mike Smallcombe and features statements from Jackson's former bodyguard Matt Fiddes and actor Mark Lester. It presents their claims that the allegations were motivated by financial gain and lacked supporting evidence.
The documentary opens with a clip of Jackson denying the original allegations and includes interviews with friends and former staff members. It discusses inconsistencies in the accusers' testimonies, such as Robson's claim of being abused while he was on a family trip and Safechuck's allegations regarding a train station that was built after the alleged abuse had ended. The film was released on streaming platforms like YouTube and Amazon Prime on August 13, 2019.
Why Watch
- •See Matt Fiddes discuss Jackson's allegations.
- •Find out about inconsistencies in Robson's testimony.
- •Meet biographer Mike Smallcombe and his research.
Did You Know
•The film was released on August 13, 2019.
•It features statements from Matt Fiddes and Mark Lester.
•The documentary has a runtime of 59 minutes.
•New Musical Express rated it two out of five stars.
Perfect For
Michael Jackson fansTrue crime enthusiastsDocumentary viewers