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Oprah buys back rights to Apple TV+ documentary about her life so it never releases

While the details aren’t clear, one thing is certain, a two-part documentary on Oprah’s life will never air after she bought back the rights from Apple TV+ — halting its distribution.

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The Apple TV+ documentary was announced in 2021, which would chronicle the 25 years of American history through the lens of Winfrey in two parts. Kevin MacDonald and Lisa Erspamer headed the project.

After years of silence on the documentary, Page Six has shared that Oprah has bought back the rights to the documentary from Apple TV+ after its completion. There are differing stories from the various sources in this story, but it is certain that the documentary will never air.

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