Surviving R. Kelly
15 Episodes Available
TV-14DocumentarySeason 16 Episodes
The Pied Piper of R&BS1 E1As singer R. Kelly rises to fame and power as a rhythm and blues icon, he forms relationships with younger singers and dancers; rumors about his marriage to a 15-year-old Aaliyah do little to stop his meteoric trajectory.
Hiding in Plain SightS1 E2After his marriage to Aaliyah is annulled, R. Kelly continues to soar on top of the charts; a talented choreographer becomes the new Mrs. Kelly in a secret ceremony.
Sex Tape ScandalS1 E3As journalists uncover a trail of lawsuits and confidential settlements concerning underage girls, an underground sex tape emerges that puts R. Kelly in a compromising position.
The People vs. R. KellyS1 E4R. Kelly goes to trial in Chicago on multiple counts of child pornography for his alleged participation in a sex tape involving a minor.
All the Missing GirlsS1 E5Parents of girls in R. Kelly's camp accuse him of keeping them psychologically and sexually imprisoned; one mother fights to get her daughter back, and wins.
Black Girls MatterS1 E6As other major public figures fall from grace, women's groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar.
Synopsis
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 rumors of abuse, pedophilia, and predatory behavior 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.Cast
Tarana Burke, Kathy Chaney, Candice Norcott, Touré, Jody Adewale, Nelson GeorgeRating
TV-14
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