From the humble beginnings of the Jackson 5 to superstardom as the “King of Pop,” Michael chronicles the meteoric rise, struggles, and legacy of Michael Jackson, one of the most iconic artists in music history. Featuring electrifying performances, iconic songs and intimate behind-the-scenes moments, this biopic dives deep into Jackson’s journey — ambition, fame, sacrifice — and asks: what does it really take to become a legend?
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It's a very spiritual journey making a movie about someone like Michael.
Michael was a big influence in my career as a director.
Seeing how he refused to get put in the box as just a black artist only.
So to be a young black man in this country and see people that look like me
able to achieve international fame, it meant that there was no ceiling.
If they can do it, someone like myself can do it.
So as a director, I've had that same battle of not getting put in the box.
When I used to do videos, I didn't get the million dollar budgets.
I got the $50,000 budget.
But Michael was the first one that I saw really make an impact and cross over the way he did.
Now, I'm not a Jackson.
I can't do Michael.
But in my own field, it gave me a lot of inspiration.
Michael's whole life was giving to people this joy of his voice.
I knew you were different the moment you were born.
You have a very special light.
When I watched him on TV, he was always larger than life.
For me as a filmmaker, it wasn't a leap to see it in a cinematic way.
The Jackson family is the brand.
That's a Coca-Cola.
I don't think you can understand Michael Jackson as a human being unless you look back
and go on a bit of a journey.
He was struggling between his love for his family and his love for his music.
I just have all these ideas in my head.
I've got to get them out.
And do it, Michael.
Michael's moves are a conversation he's having with the audience.
There's a language.
There's a connection that's happening.
He made music to transcend color and race.
I believe music can change the world.
That's what makes him so special.
That's where the magic lives.
Michael's life was epic.
But you have to still focus on the human being to understand who he was.
And it was a rare opportunity to be making a film with people that really love Michael.
My dream is for people to walk out feeling like they really understand Michael a little bit more.
