Apple TV+ was excited to announce that they had secured the rights for a two-part documentary about the life of Oprah Winfrey. Oscar-winner Kevin Macdonald directed the documentary while teaming up with Winfrey's longtime producer,

A spokesperson for Winfrey confirmed to Page Six that she bought back the rights, noting that her production company’s content deal with Apple TV+ was nearing its end. “As the

Media queen Oprah Winfrey has bought back the rights to a two-part Apple TV+ documentary, ensuring that the documentary will never be streamed or aired unless she decides to do so herself. Apple TV+ in 2021 announced the documentary, which was headed by Kevin MacDonald and Lisa Erspamer, saying it would tell the story of 25 years of Winfrey’s life.

Oprah Winfrey has paid millions to Apple TV+ chiefs to ensure a documentary about her life doesn’t see the light of day.

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.

A documentary on Oprah Winfrey is no longer coming to Apple TV+. Why, you might ask? Well, Winfrey, herself, bought back the rights to it, PageSix reports. Allegedly, Winfrey and filmmaker Kevin Macdonald clashed on the final product, with the latter not making requested edits.

World-renowned American host and TV producer Oprah Winfrey has reportedly paid a large sum to secure back the rights of a documentary made on her life She paid Apple TV to prevent the release of the documentary in public domains.