Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011)

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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.

• Released: 2011-11-02
• Genres: Documentary, Music
• Runtime: 2h 29m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 8.1/10 from 195 votes

Directed by Andrew Eastel.

Top cast

• Michael Jackson as Self (archive footage)
• David Gest as Self
• Tito Jackson as Self
• Rebbie Jackson as Self
• Katherine Jackson as Self
• Frank DiLeo as Self
• J. Randy Taraborrelli as Self
• Whitney Houston as Self
• Freda Payne as Self
• Thomas Mesereau as Self

Full cast & crew

Where to watch Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon

• United Kingdom: buy on Sky Store, YouTube

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