NEW : TV defended the film . `` People have an opinion and social media allows them to voice that opinion . 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 : 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 .