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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 29m
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Producer David Gest presents a feature-length definitive portrait of his best friend Michael Jackson, featuring never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews with Michael's mother Kathe... Read allProducer David Gest presents a feature-length definitive portrait of his best friend Michael Jackson, featuring never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews with Michael's mother Katherine and siblings Tito and Rebbie.Producer David Gest presents a feature-length definitive portrait of his best friend Michael Jackson, featuring never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews with Michael's mother Katherine and siblings Tito and Rebbie.

  • Director
    • Andrew Eastel
  • Stars
    • David Gest
    • Katherine Jackson
    • Tito Jackson
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    7.2/10
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    • Director
      • Andrew Eastel
    • Stars
      • David Gest
      • Katherine Jackson
      • Tito Jackson
    • 6User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Tito Jackson
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    Michael Jackson
    Michael Jackson
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    Rebbie Jackson
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    Ron Alexenburg
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    Paul Anka
    Paul Anka
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    Nick Ashford
    Nick Ashford
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    Don Black
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    Petula Clark
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    Billy Davis Jr.
    Billy Davis Jr.
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    Frank DiLeo
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    Lamont Dozier
    Lamont Dozier
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    Dennis Edwards
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    Abdul 'Duke' Fakir
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    Eddie Floyd
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      • Andrew Eastel
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    10jonsnow-80520

    Love it

    Amazing documentary about the biggest Icon ever. It goes to great detail of the false allegations he suffered in 93 and 03. The director did a great.

    Its very sad that such a kind soul was treated so freaking bad, which ultimately led to his death.
    2jvdharing

    Where is the critisism?

    This doc was made by friends and family. And it shows. Not 1 bad word about the man. MJ was messiah... for the fans a great doc but this is not the truth i think...
    10milantv

    really good and informative

    I never knew these facts. its really sad what he went through. those who falsely accused him should be ashamed of themselves. RIP Michael Jackson. I give this the highest score possible. Just incredible sad story. the world truly did not deserve him
    10floydcarey-45342

    Amazing. Shows who he really was.

    This documentary does a good job debunking the false allegations against him. It does a really good job with the second allegation. But it could have gone more into detail into the first one. Like it did not show the secret taped audio conversation of the father talking about trying to frame Michael for money.

    But all in all. It was a great video with interviews of people who knew him. He was a fantastic kind human that we did not deserve. He will be missed. Rest in piece Michael Jackson. Long may you live.
    10jasondrew-74905

    Wonderful

    Really good documentary from start to finish

    They covered almost all aspect of his life. Very good interviews from those close to him and others. Really shows what he went and that he still kept being a good person even after being falsely accused. He never stopped caring about others.

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Michael Jackson: Cuộc đời của một thần tượng
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • David Gest Productions
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      2 hours 29 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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