Movie bosses have fired back at rumours Michael Jackson's forthcoming This Is It tour documentary is "propaganda" for concert promoters to prove the star was fit to perform prior to his death.
Jackson died in June after suffering a cardiac arrest, sparking investigations into his prescription drug abuse and reports over long-held fears for his health.
Bosses at AEG Live are donating the majority of the film's profits to the Jackson Family Trust and have vigilantly defended allegations Jackson was pushed into extending his initial 10 show dates to 50 - despite concerns the star was too frail to perform.
The star's father Joe Jackson raised concerns in July, revealing, "Michael told me himself that he agreed to 10 shows. But they went and added all these other shows. I was worried about his health."
New reports suggest the family is under pressure to support the film.
A source tells the New York Post, "He (Michael Jackson) supposedly looks fit, together and excited. The family can't speak out because money will be paid to the trust, but privately, they fear the movie is propaganda to back AEG's argument that Michael was healthy and wasn't being exploited. While fans want to remember Michael as the King of Pop, the family are still suspicious of AEG and how they handled Michael."
An AEG spokesperson has dodged the rumours: "This is a matter for Sony, who bought the footage from us."
Meanwhile, bosses at Sony have hit back at the claims which "make no sense and don't deserve comment," calling the film "a beautiful tribute".
The film is set for a two-week worldwide theatrical release next month.
