This Is It (2009)
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Show Hide Plot:In the weeks before his death, Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was rehearsing a show, "This Is It," that was to open in July. This film begins with a few of the auditioning dancers speaking to the camera about why they're trying out and what Jackson means to them. Then we plunge into rehearsals at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The film is arranged by musical number with pre-recorded material and footage from Jackson's various rehearsals edited together to take us through what would have been the concert's set list.
- MPAA Rating: 'PG'
- Actors:
- Michael Jackson
- Alex Al
- Alexandra Apjarova
- Nick Bass
- Awards: 7 wins & 9 nominations.
- Production: Columbia Pictures
- Director:
- Kenny Ortega
- Runtime: 111 min
- IMDB:
- Ratings:
- Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
- Metacritic: 67/100
- Genres:
- Documentary
- Drama
- Music
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- USA
- Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/2EBCc3X
- MJ felt most comfortable on stage
- long hours preparing for his "final curtain call"
- he was murdered before he could perform the show
Leaving Neverland (2019)
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Show Hide Plot:At the height of his stardom, the world's biggest pop star, Michael Jackson, began long-running relationships with two boys, aged seven and ten, and their families. They now allege that he sexually abused them.
- MPAA Rating: 'TV-MA'
- Actors:
- Michael Jackson
- Wade Robson
- Joy Robson
- Chantal Robson
- Awards: Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations.
- Director:
- Dan Reed
- Runtime: 240 min
- IMDB:
- Ratings:
- Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
- Genre:
- Documentary
- Language: English
- Country: UK, USA
- Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3cCT1H8
The first time I watched this, I had to take a break between the two parts because it is that heavy. If I set aside the young age, and if what MJ did to those boys (and likely others) did not include anal sex, I might be willing to give him a pass. Until I saw this documentary, I believed MJ to be innocent. Now I know better. Oprah said that hollywood no longer allows their people to shine so brightly that they can do no wrong. I certainly hope that is the case.