This Is It

"Like You've Never Seen Him Before"

Oct 28 2009 PG 1h 51m
Documentary, Drama, Music

A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

Plot

In the weeks before his death, Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was rehearsing a show, "This Is It," that was to open in July. This film begins with a few of the auditioning dancers speaking to the camera about why they're trying out and what Jackson means to them. Then we plunge into rehearsals at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The film is arranged by musical number with pre-recorded material and footage from Jackson's various rehearsals edited together to take us through what would have been the concert's set list.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Kenny Ortega

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

AEG Live, Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins & 10 nominations total

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