About this episode
This episode discusses the record-breaking Michael Jackson biopic and its handling of past abuse allegations.
The movie is breaking records at the box office despite — or maybe because of — moonwalking past the abuse allegations. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Today, Explained host Sean Rameswaram at a matinee showing of Michael. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Sean Rameswaram
Topics covered
- Michael Jackson
- biopic
- abuse allegations
- box office
- film industry
Keywords
- Michael Jackson
- biopic
- box office
- abuse allegations
- film
Sponsors
Vox
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Organizations: Vox
Books & works: Michael
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