Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

2011

2h 29m

7.9(139 votes)

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, family, friends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and many more.

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18 members

Acting

Michael Jackson

Self (archive footage)

Michael Jackson

Production

David Gest

Self

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Acting

Tito Jackson

Self

Tito Jackson

Acting

Rebbie Jackson

Self

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Acting

Katherine Jackson

Self

Katherine Jackson

Acting

Frank DiLeo

Self

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Writing

J. Randy Taraborrelli

Self

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Acting

Whitney Houston

Self

Whitney Houston

Acting

Freda Payne

Self

No Image

Acting

Thomas Mesereau

Self

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Acting

Percy Sledge

Self

Percy Sledge

Acting

Petula Clark

Self

Petula Clark

Acting

Eddie Floyd

Self

No Image

Acting

Paul Anka

Self

Paul Anka

Acting

Frank Cascio

Self

No Image

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Kenny Gamble

Self

Kenny Gamble

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Leon Huff

Self

No Image

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Dionne Warwick

Self

Dionne Warwick

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