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Michael Jackson’s Final Curtain Call

On the ninth anniversary of his tragic death, this heartbreaking and celebratory documentary is a fast-moving cultural critique on the day that Michael Jackson passed away – one that collectively broke the hearts of the Internet and our culture. Looking at the final days of the pop icon’s life, the documentary sheds a light on the immeasurable pressure Jackson was under as he prepared for his final tour, and how he ultimately ended up with the biggest audience of his lifetime during his true final farewell. Newscasters, reporters, family and friends trace the events of the day when the news broke and became a story that consumed the world. Documentary features interviews with Travis Payne, Kenny Ortega, Harvey Levin, Warren Zanes and more, as well as audio recordings of Jackson from his last rehearsals. “Michael Jackson’s Final Curtain Call” is directed by Thom Zimny, an editor and director who directed “Elvis Presley: The Searcher” (2018), “Wheels: The Making of ‘Born to Run’” (2005), “The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town” (2010) and “Bruce Springsteen: A Conversation with His Fans” (2011).

English
  • Originally Aired June 25, 2018
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network A&E
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