Abuse and exploitation

Behind the glitz, success and glamour behind the phenomenon, some former band members recently claimed they were exploitation victims during their time in Menudo. The HBO documentary includes interviews with Johnny Lozada, Ash Ruiz, Angelo García, Andy Blázquez and Ralphy Rodríguez, among others, who how talk about how their extravagant and glamorous façade did actually hide physical and psychological issues, affecting the integrity of the members.