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Surviving R. Kelly

Surviving R. Kelly

Description: This documentary series reveals young women emerging from the shadows and uniting their voices against singer R. Kelly. Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly's career has been plagued with rumours of abuse, paedophilia, and predatory behaviour toward women. Now, survivors are stepping forward to detail new allegations about his physical, mental, and sexual abuse. More than 50 interviews with those who include civil rights activist Tarana Burke, musicians John Legend and Sparkle, talk show host Wendy Williams, and R. Kelly's family members shed light on the singer's controversial past.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2019
Number of episodes: 11
First episode air date: January 3, 2019
Network: Lifetime
Starring: Andrea Kelly; Tarana Burke; Sparkle; Kitti Jones; Wendy Williams
Executive Producers: dream hampton, Tamra Simmons, MORE
Nominations: Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special, MORE
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