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New HBO documentary tries to erase MJ from The Apollo Theater’s history

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I think it’s worth starting a new thread for this, for visibility.

So, HBO has teamed up with the Apollo Theater for a documentary about the theater’s history, and they somehow managed to not mention Michael Jackson or the Jackson 5 once, which is ridiculous.

This is the Apollo’s tweet:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We can't thank you enough for tuning in to embrace, to witness, to celebrate, to watch the premiere of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheApolloDoc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheApolloDoc</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/HBO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HBO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HBODocs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HBOdocs</a>! Here's WHAT'S NEXT for our historic theater - and we do hope to be seeing you walk through our doors very soon! &#10084;&#65039; <a href="https://t.co/I9BNc5O8Y3">pic.twitter.com/I9BNc5O8Y3</a></p>&mdash; Apollo Theater (@ApolloTheater) <a href="https://twitter.com/ApolloTheater/status/1192287560736923648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Notice the low number of likes and retweets versus what’s going on in the comments. So the public is aware that something stinks.

As we all know, the Jackson 5 famously won a talent night at the Apollo, which kickstarted their career:

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And the last time MJ appeared at the Apollo was for Bill Clinton’s fundraiser in 2002:

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And this is AP reporting from The Apollo after his death:

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Yet, HBO chose to represent MJ’s part in the theater’s history like this:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So <a href="https://twitter.com/HBODocs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HBOdocs</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Kamilahf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kamilahf</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerRossWill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RogerRossWill</a> chose to use the first image to acknowledge Michael Jackson, rather than the second that is historically accurate. Every single one of them should be ashamed of themselves. <a href="https://t.co/xDO3gvda8L">pic.twitter.com/xDO3gvda8L</a></p>&mdash; andjustice4some (@andjustice4some) <a href="https://twitter.com/andjustice4some/status/1192670518186401793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

For reference, this is how other artists were represented:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">For context, this is what The Apollo documentary showed in tribute to its artists. Houston, Prince, Brown all shown on the marquee. Not Michael Jackson. And not one image of the Jackson 5 whatsoever. <a href="https://t.co/HCltJFIxCs">pic.twitter.com/HCltJFIxCs</a></p>&mdash; andjustice4some (@andjustice4some) <a href="https://twitter.com/andjustice4some/status/1192669232682586112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Now, you’re probably not surprised that HBO would do something like this, but the Apollo?

It’s beginning to make sense when you look at their supporters:

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I decided to open a new thread because it looks like we need to investigate this.
 
Thanks for the thread its very useful. Its a shame what they are doing but consider the supporters... Especially that b**** Gayle King. (Sorry for the language)
How could they? Its part of their history.
 
&#8220;They manipulate our history books, the history books are not true, it&#8217;s a lie, the history books are lying. You need to know that. You must know that.&#8221;

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ScreenOrigami;4273872 said:
&#8220;They manipulate our history books, the history books are not true, it&#8217;s a lie, the history books are lying. You need to know that. You must know that.&#8221;

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How anyone could think this man was anything short of a genius is beyond me. Look at him speak here. So informed. So precise with his words. A true person to admire and look up to.
 
Thriller_MJ;4273882 said:
It's HBO, enough said.
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I think no one here&#8217;s surprised about the HBO bit. But The Apollo? They&#8217;re putting their own reputation in jeopardy, and for what? Money? That will seriously backfire. The black community &#8211; particularly in NYC &#8211; is not amused, to say the least.
 
dam2040 said:
How anyone could think this man was anything short of a genius is beyond me. Look at him speak here. So informed. So precise with his words. A true person to admire and look up to.
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Some people think MJ is crazy but no. He is very intelligent, he has culture. Look at his drawings, the books he reads. He had an oppinion about things and he was precise explaining his points of view.
 
ScreenOrigami;4273883 said:
I think no one here’s surprised about the HBO bit. But The Apollo? They’re putting their own reputation in jeopardy, and for what? Money? That will seriously backfire. The black community – particularly in NYC – is not amused, to say the least.
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I hope they all realise how stupid they look now. Like I said it's like a documentary on silent comedy without Charlie Chaplin. No one will be fooled by this.
 
ozemouze said:
I hope they all realise how stupid they look now. Like I said it's like a documentary on silent comedy without Charlie Chaplin. No one will be fooled by this.
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For now, The Apollo Theater has apparently disabled their e-mail and continues tweeting about the documentary as if nothing ever happened. No communication whatsoever.
 
ScreenOrigami said:
For now, The Apollo Theater has apparently disabled their e-mail and continues tweeting about the documentary as if nothing ever happened.
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Welp, I guess it's just a matter of time before they disable the comment section of their Twitter account also (if that's possible), because they are getting DRAGGED big time. Folks are upset and rightfully so.

P.S. I'm from New York and went directly to Harlem after work, the first day. The second day, I didn't even go to work. I got up early and went back to Harlem and stayed ALL DAY. Folks were there day & night, it was and amazing display of pure love for Michael. I saw folks, on those 2 days, I hadn't seen in years! It was sad, but wonderful at the same time.

In my opinion, The Apollo will regret their decision to appease HBO, because now the majority of their target audience is pissed!!!
 
All this just further exposes that there is an agenda to erase MJ's legacy. Otherwise it doesn't make sense at all to leave MJ and the J5 out from a documentary about Apollo.

The scary thing is MJ detractors seem to be everywhere.
 
Big Apple NYC;4273905 said:
Welp, I guess it's just a matter of time before they disable the comment section of their Twitter account also (if that's possible)
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No, that’s not possible (yet). They can block individual accounts, but that would be a bit tedious, given the amount of replies still coming in.

Big Apple NYC;4273905 said:
In my opinion, The Apollo will regret their decision to appease HBO, because now the majority of their target audience is pissed!!!
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Exactly. What were they thinking?

What I also would like to know is, what are the normal people who work for The Apollo thinking right now? Not the board of directors, the regular people. Those who sell the tickets or clean the building. I bet they’re not happy with the situation either. :no:
 
That's it! THAT'S IT! The gloves are coming off!
 
PoP;4273916 said:
That's it! THAT'S IT! The gloves are coming off!
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Head over to Twitter and let them know how you feel. They’ll be happy to hear from you. ;)
 
ScreenOrigami;4273917 said:
Head over to Twitter and let them know how you feel. They&#8217;ll be happy to hear from you. ;)
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As much as I wanted to, I still can't, those fricks still suspended my account.
 
ozemouze said:
All this just further exposes that there is an agenda to erase MJ's legacy. Otherwise it doesn't make sense at all to leave MJ and the J5 out from a documentary about Apollo.

The scary thing is MJ detractors seem to be everywhere.
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Everyone has detractors. they are small and just like to make a lot of noise.
 
I just wrote my journal on my dA page of my disgust that HBO's filling up my rage further.
 
The thing is, the detractors don’t actually seem to be that small. AT&T bought HBO and (ab)uses them to try and gain a foothold in the entertainment business. HBO used to make some really good stuff, but now they’re pawns in a much bigger game, and MJ, the Apollo and everyone else are being steamrolled for profit.

Here’s an excerpt from an article I read today.

“But this arms race for content also has stoked fears that there will be a reduction in quality — which would be most noticeable at HBO. Stankey has pushed HBO to ramp up its output because a sensation like “Game of Thrones” every 10 years isn’t nearly enough to satisfy monthly subscribers. The network will have 38 new and returning original series next year, in addition to 31 other originals made exclusively for HBO Max for its first year. For anyone who’s had to watch Netflix’s lower-quality fare, or plow through menu after menu of mediocre-to-bad choices on the service, a new HBO premiere used to be a welcome relief. That’s why AT&T needs to be careful about tinkering with HBO’s brand. The push for volume could destroy the network’s longstanding reputation for innovation and quality.”

The article is very long, and most of it is not relevant to this thread, so I’m just putting the link here. Worth reading, if you find the time.

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2019-opinion-att-hbo-hollywood-plot/
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="de"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BY MAYA ANGELOU<br>You may write me down in history<br>With your bitter, twisted lies,<br>You may trod me in the very dirt<br>But still, like dust, I'll rise. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Michael?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Michael</a> Jackson <a href="https://t.co/hjY1fkH7ko">pic.twitter.com/hjY1fkH7ko</a></p>&mdash; Melanie321 (@Mellie4Justice) <a href="https://twitter.com/Mellie4Justice/status/1192950277269274624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">8. November 2019</a></blockquote>
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