See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, his nephew Jaafar Jackson and niece Tahkyah brings plenty Jackson and Friends ends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and his 3 children and many more.
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- contemporarynostalgic
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- Michael JacksonSelf (archive footage)
- David GestSelf
- Tito JacksonSelf
- Rebbie JacksonSelf
- Katherine JacksonSelf
- Frank DiLeoSelf
- J. Randy TaraborrelliSelf
- Whitney HoustonSelf
- Freda PayneSelf
- Thomas MesereauSelf
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- Andrew EastelDirector
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