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After Michael Jackson signs a record-breaking deal with Sony, allegations of child sexual abuse explode. Michael鈥檚 team race to keep both his business empire and image intact.

In August 1991, Michael signs the most lucrative deal in music history with Sony Music and prepares for what his team believes will be a landmark year.

Then, a 13-year-old boy accuses Michael of child sexual abuse. Detectives describe the shock of investigating the world鈥檚 most famous performer, while inside Michael鈥檚 camp, aides recall disbelief and a frantic effort to keep Michael鈥檚 worldwide tour, business empire and public image intact.

As the story breaks, police search Michael鈥檚 home, and the media storm intensifies. Michael publicly denies the allegations, condemning what he calls a 'trial by media'.

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Role Contributor
Director Sophie Fuller
Executive Producer Mark Raphael
Executive Producer Rob Coldstream
Editor Sam Bergson
Producer Laura Spence
Composer Sam Thompson
Production Company 72 Films

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