Synopsis
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
Season 11
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.43m2
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.47m3
The AllegationsThe Menudo empire begins to show cracks as allegations of mistreatment and sexual abuse surface.44m4
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.37m
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.43m2Big 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.47m3The AllegationsThe Menudo empire begins to show cracks as allegations of mistreatment and sexual abuse surface.44m4The 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.37mCast
