Menudo: Forever Young(2022)

5.9
1 Seasons
Documentary

"The fans. The fame. The facade."

Overview

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.

Episodes

Small Change
Ep 1

Small Change

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

23/06/202243 min
Big Bucks
Ep 2

Big Bucks

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.

23/06/202247 min
The Allegations
Ep 3

The Allegations

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

23/06/202244 min
The Legacy
Ep 4

The Legacy

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.

23/06/202237 min

Show Info

StatusEnded
NetworkHBO Max
TypeMiniseries

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