The rise and fall of Menudo, the most iconic Latin American boy band in history. But behind the glitz and glamour was a web of abuse and exploitation at the hands of the band’s manager, Edgardo Diaz. Through revealing interviews with former Menudo members, this docuseries examines how this extravagant facade was disguising serious wrongdoings by Diaz.
Cast: Sergio Blass, Ralphy Rodríguez, Angelo Garcia
Miniseries
4 episodes
1. Small ChangePuerto Rican business manager Edgardo Díaz gambles on the formation of the “forever young” boy band Menudo – who quickly take Latin America by storm.TV-MACC43minJun 23, 2022
2. Big BucksMainland USA becomes enamored with Menudo as they expand into English-language pop… until a run-in with Miami law threatens the band’s wholesome image.TV-MACC47minJun 23, 2022
3. The AllegationsThe Menudo empire begins to show cracks as allegations of mistreatment and sexual abuse surface.TV-MACC44minJun 23, 2022
4. The LegacyWhile Menudo’s legacy is cemented in the international boy band craze of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s, some former members reflect on the unresolved injustice, scandal, and trauma of their experience.TV-MACC37minJun 23, 2022
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Menudo: Forever Young
The fans. The fame. The facade.
The rise and fall of Menudo, the most iconic Latin American boy band in history. But behind the glitz and glamour was a web of abuse and exploitation at the hands of the band’s manager, Edgardo Diaz. Through revealing interviews with former Menudo members, this docuseries examines how this extravagant facade was disguising serious wrongdoings by Diaz.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Cristina Costantini, Jeff Plunkett, Alex Fumero, Bryn Mooser
- Studio
- Muck Media, Trojan Horse, XTR
