Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)

8.1/10 149 min Documentary Music

Overview

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.

Cast

Michael Jackson

Self (archive footage)

David Gest

Self

Tito Jackson

Self

Rebbie Jackson

Self

Katherine Jackson

Self

Frank DiLeo

Self

Whitney Houston

Self

Percy Sledge

Self

Petula Clark

Self

Paul Anka

Self

Kenny Gamble

Self

Dionne Warwick

Self

Jaafar Jackson

Self

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