Menudo: Forever Young

Menudo: Forever Young

Documentary 2022

Available on HBO Max, Prime Video

A deep dive into the rise and fall of the boy band Menudo, including allegations against its manager Edgardo Diaz.

Documentary 2022

12

EPISODE 1

Small Change

In 1977, business-minded manager, Edgardo Díaz, took a gamble when he formed the "forever young" boy band Menudo, regularly replacing its members when they aged out of the desired demographic.

42 min · 23 Jun 2022 12
EPISODE 2

Big Bucks

After Menudo's triumphant New York City debut, the band expanded into English-language music, infecting youth culture and bolstering Edgardo Díaz's empire; a run-in with Miami law threatened the band's wholesome image.

45 min · 23 Jun 2022 12
EPISODE 3

The Allegations

The Menudo empire begins to show cracks amid claims of mistreatment and allegations of sexual abuse; as officials seem to turn a blind eye to the complaints of some parents, the next generation of band members is introduced.

38 min · 23 Jun 2022 12
EPISODE 4

The Legacy

Nearly four decades after the group was first formed, some former members grapple with the unresolved injustice, scandal, and trauma of their experience.

30 min · 23 Jun 2022 12

Cristina Constantini

Producer
Jeff Plunkett

Producer
Alex Fumero

Producer
Bryn Mooser

Producer
Justin Lacob

Producer

About

Menudo: Forever Young

DOCUMENTARY

A deep dive into the rise and fall of the boy band Menudo, including allegations against its manager Edgardo Diaz.

Information

Studio: Discovery Global Music Documentaries
Released: 2022
Rated: 12

Languages

Original Audio: English
Subtitles: English (United States) (SDH), and 31 more...

Accessibility

: Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.