Candle True Stories Revisits Michael Jackson 20 Years Later

Candle True Stories, led by James Goldston, has released a new documentary, "Michael Jackson: The Verdict," examining the late pop star.

This project marks a significant revisit for Goldston, who previously executive-produced ITV's "Living with Michael Jackson" in 2003. That documentary, featuring an interview with Jackson by Martin Bashir, is widely considered to have been a catalyst for subsequent legal challenges against the singer.

The new film, "Michael Jackson: The Verdict," was released last month, 23 years after the initial Bashir documentary. Candle True Stories is aiming to build a "20/20" style true crime franchise in the UK, drawing on its experience in producing high-profile documentaries.

Goldston's career has been marked by significant investigative journalism and documentary production, including his tenure at ABC News where he oversaw "20/20." The company's focus on revisiting controversial figures and events highlights a strategy of leveraging past impactful stories for contemporary audiences.