But in a statement to EW, Beyoncé’s rep says, “The documentary footage was used with permission and licensed from the owner of the footage. They were given proper compensation. The footage was provided to us by the filmmaker’s production company. The filmmaker is listed in the credits for additional photography direction. We are thankful that they granted us permission .”
Beyonce, artist
Formation, song
Melina Matsoukas, director
Nathan Scherrer, producer
Prettybird, production company
Malik Sayeed, director of photography
Jeff Selis, editor
Bonch, editing company
Nathan Scherrer, executive producer
Ethan Tobman, production designer
Electric Theatre Collective, post-production
Aubrey Woodiwiss, colorist
Abteen Bagheri, Lily Keber, additional photography direction
Where's all the "Thief (insert part of Beyonce's name) comments now? Enjoy your warning points. This is why you don't rush to judgement and assume you know **** when you don't.