Michael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves out
A new biopic titled Michael, supported by Michael Jackson's estate, chronicles his journey from Gary, Indiana to international stardom, emphasizing his musical achievements like Thriller. The film ends before the major scandals that later surrounded Jackson and omits discussions of his race, political views, and solidarity with Palestine. The omission raises questions about who controls Jackson's legacy and what aspects of his story are being left out.
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play videoplay videoVideo Duration 25 minutes 00 seconds play-arrow25:00The TakeMichael Jackson’s biopic and what it leaves outA new biopic revisits Michael Jackson – but what’s left out of his story, and who decides his legacy?Read moreA new estate-backed film, Michael, tells the story of Michael Jackson’s rise from Gary, Indiana to global fame, highlighting hits like Thriller and his record-breaking success. But it ends before major scandals, and it leaves out the US musician’s race and politics, including his solidarity with Palestine. What story is being told, and what is being erased?In this episode: Sherry Zane, Historian Episode credits:This episode was produced by David Enders and Sarí el-Khalili, with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan and our host, Malika Bilal.
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