NEW : TV defended the film . HBO 's TV - movie about late singer Beyoncé received widespread disdain on Twitter . Critics criticized the film , which they felt was all wrong . Aaliyah 's family gave no support to the film .
NEW : Producers defended the film . Lifetime 's TV-movie about late singer Aaliyah received widespread disdain on Twitter . Fans critiqued the casting , which they felt was all wrong . Aaliyah 's family gave no support to the movie .