We asked people on the street whether the Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland had changed their opinions of the late pop star.

Not really - I feel like these allegations have been around for a long time.
Halee Smith, 22
Kawaha Point
Michael Jackson. Photo / Getty Images
We asked people on the street whether the Michael Jackson documentary Leaving Neverland had changed their opinions of the late pop star.
Not really - I feel like these allegations have been around for a long time.
Halee Smith, 22
Kawaha Point
No, it hasn't - he was always a bit weird, but he made great music.
Matt Rine, 24
Lynmore
I always had the opinion he was doing something wrong, but he was an incredible artist.
Luke Pini, 65
Rotorua Central
Yes it has, he's guilty. But the families let other families down by not coming forward sooner.
Noreen Pakinga, 45
Ōwhata
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