Surviving R. Kelly
TV Show · Documentary · Crime

Survivors of abuse at the hands of singer R Kelly emerge from the shadows to unite their voices against him, detailing allegations that compound the rumours of abuse, paedophilia and predatory behaviour towards women.

2019 · 47m
Starring Tarana Burke, Kathy Chaney, Candice Norcott

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    The Pied Piper of R&B
    A look at the relationships with young singers and dancers that R. Kelly formed as he rose to fame as a rhythm and blues icon. Plus, rumours about his marriage to a 15-year-old start to circulate.
    44m
  • EPISODE 2
    Hiding in Plain Sight
    A talented choreographer becomes R. Kelly's new wife in a secret ceremony after his marriage to Aaliyah is annulled. Plus, his hit songs continue to soar to the top of the charts.
    43m
  • EPISODE 3
    Sex Tape Scandal
    R Kelly is put in a compromising position when an underground sex tape emerges. Plus, a journalist uncovers a trail of confidential settlements and lawsuits concerning underaged girls.
    40m
  • EPISODE 4
    The People vs. R. Kelly
    In Chicago, R Kelly goes to trial on multiple counts of child pornography for his alleged activity in a sex tape involving an underage girl.
    45m
  • EPISODE 5
    All The Missing Girls
    One mother fights to get her daughter back when R Kelly is accused of imprisoning women in his camp, and exploiting them psychologically and sexually.
    45m
  • EPISODE 6
    Black Girls Matter
    A series of women's rights groups take aim against R. Kelly, as a number of other major public figures fall from grace.
    47m

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Cast & Crew

  • Tarana Burke
    Self
  • K‌C
    Kathy Chaney
    Self
  • C‌N
    Candice Norcott
    Self
  • Touré
    Self
  • J‌A
    Jody Adewale
    Self
  • Nelson George
    Self
  • Dream Hampton
    Producer
  • Tamara Simmons
    Producer
  • J‌K
    Joel Karlsberg
    Producer
  • J‌D
    Jesse Daniels
    Producer
  • B‌M
    Brie Miranda Bryant
    Producer

About

Surviving R. Kelly

Documentary

Survivors of abuse at the hands of singer R Kelly emerge from the shadows to unite their voices against him, detailing allegations that compound the rumours of abuse, paedophilia and predatory behaviour towards women.

Information

Studio
GEO
Released
2019
Rated
PG
Region of Origin
United States
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English (Australia), English (United States)
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English (United States) (CC)

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