MICHAEL JACKSON: GOING NATIVE

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SUMMARY:
We examine Michael’s early years in the Jackson 5, get a view of his solo years and how his collaboration with Quincy Jones yielded the best selling albums of all time. We also explore his decline as a recording artist and the bizarre personal problems that forced him to live outside his native country. This program also includes a bonus audio CD of early recordings made by The Jackson 5.

• DOCUMENTARY
• From EntertainME
• 70 min., 2008
• CD: 13 Tracks, 46 min.

DETAILED SYNOPSIS:
So much has how been said about the turbulent life and phenomenal career of Michael Jackson that it has become almost impossible to disentangle the man from the myth. He's been performing since the age of five, breaking records since he was 11 and a star without equal since the age of 21. Recent revelations are only the latest instalments of a saga that began decades ago. From his drilling as a child star with the Jackson 5, to his rise as the 'King of Pop', followed by his public humiliation and spectacular fall from grace. In this compelling and entertaining account of the life of Michael Jackson, we examine the real story and fame phenomena of a black American icon who was destined to become the most controversial figure in the world.

Featuring candid contributions from Janet Jackson, Brooke Sheilds, Gladys Knight and from the King of Pop himself. Plus rare behind the scenes archival footage and photographs, this objective documentary dares to look into the life of one of the most enigmatic and flamboyant pop stars of our time and tells the story of a man who has enchanted and baffled the world for 35 years.

Perhaps more than any other icon in the history of popular music, Michael Jackson, remains a charismatic but elusive figure of heated debate. But one fact will forever remain undisputed.....his extraordinary talent for creating truly original music, loved by millions. And despite set-backs that would have ended careers of a lesser men, Michael Jackson's legions of fans remain as loyal today as they have ever been and his accomplishments as the King of Pop during the 1980s will always remain some of the most impressive in music history. So sit back and enjoy this rare glimpse of Michael Jackson unmasked.

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