Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Seen it?2011 | 149 min | Documentary, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved Miss Americana or Moonage Daydream, start here.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Eastel
- Michael JacksonSelf (archive footage)
- David GestSelf
- Tito JacksonSelf
- Rebbie JacksonSelf
- Katherine JacksonSelf
- Frank DiLeoSelf
- J. Randy TaraborrelliSelf
- Whitney HoustonSelf
- Freda PayneSelf
- Thomas MesereauSelf