Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland

About Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland

"Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland" is a special interview conducted by Oprah Winfrey, which aired on HBO in March 2019. In the interview, Oprah has an in-depth discussion with Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who made allegations of sexual abuse against pop singer Michael Jackson in the controversial documentary "Leaving Neverland". It addresses their experiences and the fallout in the wake of the documentary's broadcast.

Making/Production

The special was filmed in front of an audience of survivors of sexual abuse and others whose lives have been impacted by it. Oprah Winfrey, who has used her platform to discuss sexual abuse issues in the past, continued the conversation by probing into their allegations and discussing the broader concepts of grooming, trust, and abuse within the context of their experiences.

Actors

• Oprah Winfrey: The host of the show. She conducted the interview with sensitivity and deep understanding, drawing on her own experiences and highlighting the broader issues connected to sexual abuse.
• Wade Robson: One of Jackson's accusers from the original documentary. He spoke openly about his experiences and the emotional toll it took on him.
• James Safechuck: The other main accuser from "Leaving Neverland". His testimony during the interview further shed light on the alleged patterns of abuse and manipulation.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was taped before an audience consisting primarily of sexual abuse survivors.
• Despite its serious subject matter, it was not considered part of the regular Oprah's interview series.
• The interview caused some controversy and received both criticism and praise for its handling of the sensitive topic.

Quotes

• "This moment transcends Michael Jackson, it is much bigger than any one person, it is a moment in time that allows us to see this societal corruption." - Oprah Winfrey
• "I want to be able to speak the truth... No longer have to carry this alone." - Wade Robson

Music/Soundtrack

Given the format and serious nature of the interview, "Oprah Winfrey Presents: After Neverland" did not have a traditional soundtrack.