Bobby Brown sues Whitney Houston's documentary

Whitney Houston's ex-husband, Bobby Brown, sued Showtime Networks and the BBC, alleging that unauthorized footage had been used in the 2017 Whitney documentary: Can I Be Me.

Brown and the estate of the couple's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, filed a complaint Wednesday at the US District Court in New York.

He claims that the pictures hurt Brown, his business and Bobbi Kristina's estate.

Showtime, the BBC and Brown's lawyer have not commented.

The R & B singer, Brown, said that her consent to use the images had not been given, adding that the material was about 15 years old. He was shot dead before Houston's divorce in 2007 and before his death in 2012.

The complaint stated: "Everyone should have the right to control the manner in which his or her identity, likeness, personality, voice, name or image is marketed by others".

The film, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last year, was also shown at Showtime and the BBC.

The complaint adds: "She relies on interviews with friends of Houston and people who knew her, as well as on archival footage."

Reuters reported that plaintiffs want at least $ 2 million (£ 1.5 million) for violation of their rights in advertising and misleading advertising, as well as an injunction against the distribution of the documentary.

They also claim unspecified punitive damages and several other defendants were also prosecuted, Reuters added.

The film explores Houston 's difficulties and personal relationships, as well as his early career before becoming a huge celebrity with such successes as How am I going to know, I want to dance with someone and I' d like to see you. will always love.

She died at the age of 48 after drowning in the bath at a Beverly Hills hotel. The coroners ruled that his death was due to accidental drowning – but heart disease and cocaine use were contributing factors.

Bobbi Kristina died at the age of 22 years in 2015 from pneumonia after nearly six months in a coma.

She had been found unresponsive in a bath and had died as a result of immersion in water and drug poisoning, according to medical records.

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