Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
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.
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About Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon is a 2011 English-language documentary and music film directed by Andrew Eastel. The cast is led by Michael Jackson, David Gest, Tito Jackson. It has a runtime of 2h 29m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 200 ratings.
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon was produced by David Gest Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 2, 2011, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Andrew Eastel
- Release date
- November 2, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- David Gest Productions
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon cast & crew
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon was directed by Andrew Eastel.
The cast features Michael Jackson as Self (archive footage), David Gest as Self, Tito Jackson as Self, Rebbie Jackson as Self, Katherine Jackson as Self, and Frank DiLeo as Self.
Behind the camera, it was produced by David Gest.
Is Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon worth watching?
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 185 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary films.
At 2h 29m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
Michael Jackson
Self (archive footage)
David Gest
Self
Tito Jackson
Self
Rebbie Jackson
Self
Katherine Jackson
Self
Frank DiLeo
Self
J. Randy Taraborrelli
Self
Whitney Houston
Self
Freda Payne
Self
Thomas Mesereau
Self
Percy Sledge
Self
Petula Clark
Self
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon — FAQs
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▸What language is Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon in?
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon?
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
▸What is Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon rated?
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon is rated PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 185 ratings.
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