Menudo: Forever Young

"The fans. The fame. The facade."

2022-06-23 Documentary TV-MA

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.

Storyline

First Aired

2022-06-23
Last Aired

2022-06-23
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

4
Status

Ended
Language

English, Español
Network

HBO Max

Keywords:

miniseries boy band music

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Season 1

1. Small Change

Puerto Rican business manager Edgardo Díaz gambles on the formation of the “forever young” boy band Me...More

Puerto Rican business manager Edgardo Díaz gambles on the formation of the “forever young” boy band Menudo – who quickly take Latin America by storm.Less

43mins 2022-06-23

2. Big Bucks

Mainland USA becomes enamored with Menudo as they expand into English-language pop… until a run-in wit...More

Mainland 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.Less

47mins 2022-06-23

3. The Allegations

The Menudo empire begins to show cracks as allegations of mistreatment and sexual abuse surface.

The Menudo empire begins to show cracks as allegations of mistreatment and sexual abuse surface.Less

44mins 2022-06-23

4. The Legacy

While Menudo’s legacy is cemented in the international boy band craze of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s,...More

While 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.Less