Surviving R. Kelly74%
TV
2019-01-03
50m
Documentary
Crime
Ratings
Combined
74.0
%
7 sources
IMDb
7.4
/10
6,128 votes
Metacritic
83
%
13 votes
Letterboxd
3.7
/5
4,701 votes
Trakt
70
%
334 votes
TMDB
71
%
55 votes
Metacritic Users
6.6
/10
29 votes
RT Audience
82
%
Celebrated as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, R. Kelly’s genre defining career and playboy lifestyle has been riddled with rumors of abuse, predatory behavior, and pedophilia. Despite damning evidence and multiple witnesses, to date, none of these accusations have seemingly affected him. For the first time ever, survivors and people from R. Kelly’s inner circle, are coming forward with new allegations about his sexual, mental, and physical abuse. They are now finally ready to share their full story and shed light on the secret life the public has never seen.
View watch stats for Surviving R. Kelly →Status
Ended
Runtime
50m
Seasons
3
Episodes
15
Studio
Network
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Cast
R. Kelly
Self (archive footage)
Bruce kelly
Self - Older brother of R Kelly
Carey Kelly
Self - Younger brother of R. Kelly
Jim DeRogatis
Self - Professor/Author
John Legend
Self
Sparkle
Self
Andrea Kelly
Self
Wendy Williams
Self
W. Kamau Bell
Self - Comedian & TV Host
Season 1
- 1 The Pied Piper of R&B As R. Kelly rises to fame and power as an R&B icon, he forms relationships with younger singers and dancers. Rumors about his marriage to a 15 year old Aaliyah do little to stop h…
- 2 Hiding In Plain Sight After his marriage to Aaliyah is annulled, R. Kelly continues to soar on top of the charts. A talented choreographer becomes the new Mrs. Kelly in a secret ceremony.
- 3 Sex Tape Scandal As journalists uncover a trail of lawsuits and confidential settlements concerning underage girls, an underground sex tape emerges that puts R. Kelly in a compromising position.
- 4 The People vs. R. Kelly R, Kelly goes to trial in Chicago on multiple accounts of child pornography for his alleged participation in a sex tape involving a minor.
- 5 All The Missing Girls Parents of girls in R.Kelly's camp accuse him of keeping them psychologically and sexually imprisoned. One mother fights to get her daughter back - and wins.
- 6 Black Girls Matter As other major public figures fall from grace, women's groups come forward to take aim against the sexually brazen superstar.
Part II: The Reckoning
- 1 It Hasn't Stopped As the world reels from the release of Surviving R. Kelly, a gun threat wreaks havoc at the premiere.
- 2 The Settlement Factory Tiffany Hawkins, the first person to attempt to hold R. Kelly legally responsible for his actions, breaks her silence and tells her story on camera after more than two decades.
- 3 Please Come Forward R. Kelly faces his first round of criminal charges after the airing of "Surviving R. Kelly," and survivor Jerhonda Pace reveals a shocking pact she made.
- 4 After the Rescue R. Kelly is released from jail and does a controversial interview with Gayle King. Following her rescue by her mother in Surviving R. Kelly, Dominique Gardner speaks on camera for…
- 5 Bring Our Girls Home As R. Kelly is taken into federal custody without bail, the families of Joycelyn Savage and Azriel Clary wonder if their daughters will ever return home.
Part III: The Final Chapter
- 1 The Final Chapter: 30 Years in the Making R. Kelly's New York Federal trial is underway. Survivors and their family members bravely recount harrowing stories that paved the way to the monumental day.
- 2 Taking a Stand Faith, Jane Doe #6, prepares to face R. Kelly in the courtroom. R. Kelly supporters make their presence known while others face charges and accusations alongside Kelly.
- 3 Jane Doe #1 Aaliyah, Jane Doe #1, becomes the cornerstone of the New York Federal trial. A new survivor comes forward after nearly 30 years of remaining quiet.
- 4 The Verdict A new Survivor takes the stand. Journalists react to shocking evidence played in the courtroom. Survivors, journalists, and cultural critics weigh in on the final verdict to the t…
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