Whitney houston in michael jackson documentary the life of an icon 2011 by whitneyonly channel. The life of an icon is a documentary film about pop singer michael jackson produced by his friend, david gest. I have always seen david in interviews talking about michael and he has always been good and loyal to michael. Gest says he had to make the film because he was tired of all the wacko jacko mumbo jumbo and wanted to set the record straight. Since we know a lot of you are michael jackson fans, wamg is giving you a chance to see him like never before by giving away dvd copies of the new, featurelength tribute michael jackson. The movie stars michael jackson, was written by george lucas and directed by francis ford coppola who came up with the name captain eo from the greek, cf. Michael jackson was a great musician and dancer, and the production clearly only had the rights to the motown jackson 5 music.
The film was shown as part of an attraction with intheater. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Some of his short films drew criticism for their violent and sexual. Michael jackson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Michael jacksons iconic life, starring david gest music. And a large majority of them werent worthy of any attention, so i glazed past this one assuming it was like the otherspoorly produced, loaded with inaccuracies, and an obvious attempt to cash in on the unfortunate demise of thee greatest entertainer of all time. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his recordbreaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves. This is a list of recording music artists who have covered one or more songs originally recorded by american pop singer michael jackson. Michael jackson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The king of pop was without any doubt the worlds biggest entertainer of all time. Twentyfive years after michael jacksons visionary bad album and tour left an indelible mark on pop culture, bad25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and soldout stadiums for an intimate look at the king of pops creative genius. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his recordbreaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true.
Two and a half hours of lifespanning superficial gushing. This profile of king of pop michael jackson tells the story of the legendary musicians life and career, beginning with his infamous childhood spent performing with the jackson 5, and continuing through worldwide stardom, controversy, and eventually, an untimely death in 2009. In the episode, homer is mistaken for an anarchist and sent to a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who claims to be pop star michael jackson. Simpsons producer says michael jackson exploited shows 1991 episode to groom boys al jean believes the episode wasnt comedy to jackson but something that was used as a tool. Michael jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the featurelength tribute michael jackson. I was very tired about people talking about wacko jacko video. Featuring never before seen footage and exclusive interviews with michaels mother katherine and siblings tito and rebbie, producer david gest presents a feature length, definitive portrait of his best friend michael jackson. He was planning the biggest concert tour the world had ever seen. Learn more about whitney houston at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more. The life of an icon 2011 starring michael jackson on dvd and bluray. The king of pop and the purple one dominated pop music in the 80s. If one thing emerges from the documentary its that jackson could not have.
The life of an icon pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and. He is pictured here in 1964 on the set of the ed sullivan show with the beatles in new york. Featuring never before seen footage and exclusive interviews with michael jacksons mother katherine and siblings tito and rebbie jackson covering all the highs and also the lows in the king of. The life of an icon pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released michael jackson. Michael jacksons tragic death shocked the world for weeks. Its jam packed with interviews from mjs nearest and dearest, including his mother, kathryn. A cover is a new performance or recording of a previously recorded, commercially released song. The best of michael jackson released in november 2000.
Life legend george harrison was born 77 years ago today on february 25, 1943 in liverpool, england. See michael jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never. There is no subsequent music whatsoever, no performance footage, and no interesting archival footage at all. The life of an icon not rated 2h 29min documentary, music 2 november 2011 uk 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. This is a well thought out and thorough documentary covering the entire span of michael jacksons life. Watch michael jackson the life of an icon prime video. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his recordbreaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance. Michael jacksons iconic life, starring david gest music the.
Prince pushed the envelope with his sexuality and won an. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a muchpublicized personal life, made. A documentary on michael jackson and the legacy of his record bad. Here she attends the world premiere of michael jackson. It also seemed fair by not concentrating on his successes and delved into the most. List of cover versions of michael jackson songs wikipedia. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his recordbreaking albums.
Their similarities and differences might have caused a rumored pop rivalrybut no one ever denies their genius. The life of an icon 2011 dennis edwards in michael jackson. One of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, michael jackson has changed the face of music. With david gest, katherine jackson, tito jackson, michael jackson. Life of an icon was released at a time when many documentaries were being released about michael jackson. Captain eo was a 1986 american 3d science fiction film that was shown at disney theme parks from 1986 through 1998. Michael joseph jackson august 29, 1958 june 25, 2009 was an american recording artist, dancer, singersongwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Stark raving dad is the first episode of the third season of the american animated television series the simpsons. See michael jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the featurelength tribute michael jackson. The ultimate story about michael jacksons life, his work as a humanitarian, his awards, and finally his. Jackson had seven of his solo albums promoted with music videos, or as he would refer them as short films. William and harry have a secret stepsister but theres a good reason why shes kept hidden duration. The film features footage of the beginning of the jackson 5, jacksons solo career and the child molestation accusations made against him. At times its hard to know who the icon is in the life of an icon michael jackson or david gest, the impresario famously married to liza minnelli for almost a year and fourth runnerup in im.
The life of an icon year 2011 genre documentary music type movies idmb rating 7. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his recordbreaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts. Referred to as the king of pop, jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by guinness world records. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on september 19, 1991. Michael jackson and prince were often times pitted against each other. The life of an icon has many poignant moments, but filmmaker seems. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his recordbreaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his recordbreaking albums, groundbreaking music videos. The film was released on dvd and bluray on november 2, 2011. Michael tried to hide his addiction to painkillers for years. Katherine jackson was born on may 4, 1930 in barbour county, alabama, usa as katherine esther scruse. Michael jacksons final curtain call on the ninth anniversary of his tragic death, this heartbreaking and celebratory documentary is a fastmoving cultural critique on the day that michael jackson passed away one that collectively broke the hearts of the internet and our culture.