But an appellate judge vacated a lower court order, clearing the way for the the project to air.
But is was only this week that Morrisseys complaint and other court documents were unsealed.
She had participated in the documentary and served as executive producer.
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According to the complaint, the project was initially described to Morrissey as positive and beneficial for Williams image.
He informed Morrissey that he had not approved the trailer or the documentary before its release.
