Spike lees new documentary about michael jackson, bad 25, premiered last night on abc, and you can watch the full hourlong rebroadcast below via hulu coinciding with the 25th anniversary. The films release is expected to coincide on the 25th anniversary of the album and will be released on september 18th, 2012. Aug 03, 2012 spike lee presents michael jackson documentary in venice. Untitled michael jackson bad documentary see more company credits. Bad25 chronicles the making of michael jacksons iconic, recordbreaking bad album and michaels first world tour as a solo artist. Oct 25, 2012 michael jackson and spike lee s bad 25 movie. The documentary features an extensive look at the creation of michael jacksons bad album. Twentyfive years after michael jacksons visionary bad album and tour left an indelible mark on pop culture, bad25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and soldout.
Bad 25 is a 2012 documentary film about the 25th anniversary of michael jackson s 1987 album bad. Poignant and candid, the documentary directed by spike lee goes beyond paying homage to the recordsetting album featuring such iconic. Leave comments to michael, anything negative will be deleted. Filmmaker spike lee examines the legacy of michael jackson s 1987 album bad. Just four short years ago, spike lee quietly released the michael jackson documentary bad 25, a chronicle of the king of pops seminal album bad on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. Bad has sold 35 million copies worldwide, making it one of the bestselling albums of all time. Abc acquires spike lees michael jackson doc bad 25 to. Bad 25 is a 2012 documentary film about the 25th anniversary of michael jacksons 1987 album bad. Dvd and bluray will be free region, released worldwide and that an extended version will available also. Twentyfive years after michael jacksons visionary bad album and tour left an indelible mark on pop culture, bad25 takes you back inside the recording. This is the second album by jackson rereleased on its 25th anniversary, the first being thriller 25.
At just a shade past a minute, the short clip teases unreleased behindthe. Bad 25 is the 25th anniversary edition reissue of american singer michael jackson s seventh studio album bad. The creative life and work of michael jackson, which was used as a resource for bad 25 and comprehensively explores the artists entire solo career from 1979s off the wall to 2001s invincible. Free download the spike lee brand a study of documentary filmmaking suny series in african american book. Spike lees bad 25, about michael jackson and his album.
Michael jacksons bad turns 25 and spike lee has a film to prove it colin horgan explains what made michael jackson so endearing by colin horgan. Spike lee compiles clips and interviews to present a buoyant picture of michael jackson in bad 25, celebrating the 25th anniversary of jacksons followup to thriller. Twentyfive years after michael jackson s visionary bad album and tour left an indelible mark on pop culture, bad25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and soldout stadiums for an intimate look at the king of pops creative genius. Nov 23, 2012 the documentary was created by spike lee and chronicles the making of michael jacksons iconic recordshattering bad album, as well as jacksons first world tour as a soloist. Spike lees criticallyacclaimed michael jackson documentary bad 25, which explores the making of king of pops landmark 1987 album, failed to attract an audience when it debuted on abc this. The official trailer for spike lees michael jackson documentary centered around the 25th anniversary of his legendary bad album aired exclusively on the view and now it. Oct 19, 2012 spike lee compiles clips and interviews to present a buoyant picture of michael jackson in bad 25, celebrating the 25th anniversary of jacksons followup to thriller. Spike lee on hollywood diversity, new michael jackson documentary. Mar 09, 2017 twentyfive years after michael jacksons visionary bad album and tour left an indelible mark on pop culture, bad25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and soldout. Bad 25 is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via.
Bad 25 is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on itunes store, and. Jul 11, 2012 the estate of michael jackson announced tuesday that spike lees documentary that looks the king of pops bad album and the subsequent worldwide tour is in the final stages of post production. For all the michael jackson fans out there, here is your chance to own spike lees bad 25 on bluray andor dvd. If you care the slightest bit about pop music, your mustwatch list now includes spike lee s documentary bad 25. Dec 26, 2012 taken from michael jacksons bad 25 documentary. Twentyfive years after michael jacksons visionary bad album and tour, bad25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and soldout stadiums. Michael jackson bad 25 spike lee documentary bluray oop. Thriller 25 2008 king of pop 2008 michael jackson s this is it album 2009. Spike lee has tweeted a fan in response to questions about the documentary. Spike lee will followup bad 25 with a doc about michael. Twentyfive years after michael jacksons visionary bad album and tour left an indelible mark on pop culture, bad25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and soldout stadiums for an intimate look at the king of pops creative genius. Dec 03, 2012 michael jackson bad 25 ia documentary on michael jackson and the legacy of his record bad.
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Sep 26, 2016 michael personally stated that he suffered from the vitiligo disease and it had nothing to do with surgery. The documentary was created by spike lee and chronicles the making of michael jacksons iconic recordshattering bad album, as well as jacksons first world tour as a. Spike lee s new documentary about michael jackson, bad 25, premiered last night on abc, and you can watch the full hourlong rebroadcast below via hulu coinciding with the 25th anniversary. Spike lee on michael jacksons evolution from child star to. Lets just deal with his genius and thats what weve done with bad 25 and now off the wall. Directed by spike lee, the film chronicles jackson s rise from child prodigy in the jackson 5 to. Spike lee revisits michael jacksons career for bad 25. Lee had suggested hed love to do more michael jackson album. Showtime will air doc on michael jacksons off the wall. And as did with bad 25, which delved into jacksons 1987 album. Spike lee on michael jackson s evolution from child star to off the wall the directors new documentary, called michael jackson s journey from motown to off the wall, explores the king of pops. Michael jackson bad 25 target exclusive with bonus dvd august 28, 2012 by paul sinclair tags. Bad 25 spike lee documentary michael kisses tatiana by gessy sala.
Michael jackson is bathed in light, his arms outstretched and head back, as if crucified, at the end of spike lees documentary bad 25 a fitting image for the late pop legend who to some. Abc has acquired tv rights to spike lees michael jackson documentary bad 25, which marks the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking album. It makes no sense to me to waste all the extra footage they have by not including it. Spike lees new documentary about michael jackson, bad 25, premiered last night on abc, and you can watch the full hourlong rebroadcast below. A 25th anniversary edition reissue of the bad album was also released on september 18, 2012 sharing the. Spike lee on his new michael jackson doc and going after mtv 28 january 2016 rolling stone.
Watch bad 25 full movie in hd visit spike lee pays tribute to michael jackson s bad on the twentyfifth annivers. Twentyfive years after michael jackson s visionary bad album and tour left an indelible mark on pop culture, bad25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and soldout stadiums for an intimate look at the king of. Bad 25 spike lee documentary michael kisses tatiana. Michael jacksons bad turns 25 and spike lee has a film to prove it. Feb 18, 2015 spike lee will followup bad 25 with a doc about michael jacksons off the wall record continue to indiewire skip ad you will be redirected back to your article in seconds.
Jan 08, 2016 the king of pop is making a return to your tv screens. The film was directed by spike lee who previously directed jackson in the music video for they dont care about us, as well as directing the posthumous music video for the song this is it. Filmmaker spike lee examines the legacy of michael jacksons 1987 album bad. Twentyfive years after michael jackson s visionary bad album and tour, bad25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and soldout stadiums for an intimate look at the king of pops creative genius. Spike lees second michael jackson documentary will run on. A documentary on michael jackson and the legacy of his record bad.
It was actually a broadcast version that ran about an hour long, which is basically half of. Nov 24, 2012 on thursday night, abc aired spike lees excellent michael jackson documentary bad 25. Watch spike lees michael jackson documentary bad 25. Spike lee has plans for even more michael jackson documentaries. With bad25, spike lee examines michael jacksons creative vision for the album that ended up defining an era. Michael jackson another part of me europe 1988 bad tour high definition. Ik bedoel met bad niet dat ik crimineel ben, vertelde michael jackson bedeesd in. With michael jackson, glen ballard, john barnes, jennifer batten.
Twentyfive years after michael jacksons visionary bad album and tour left an indelible mark on pop culture, bad25 takes you back inside the recording sessions, film shoots and soldout stadiums for an intimate. Spike lee will followup bad 25 with a doc about michael jacksons off the wall record continue to indiewire skip ad you will be redirected back to your article in seconds. Michael jacksons journey from motown to off the wall 2016. Michael jackson s bad 25, directed by spike lee, will be aired by abc on thanksgiving, november 22. Dont forget to tune in to spike lees documentary bad 25 which airs tomorrow night on abc. Free download the spike lee brand a study of documentary filmmaking suny series in african american. Spike lee talks bad 25 jacksons bad short film was definitely geared to his black audience. Spike lee will followup bad 25 with a doc about michael jacksons off the wall record say what you will about spike lees recent narrative forays the studiosized oldboy and the crowdsourced da sweet blood of jesus. Bad 25 new documentary snippet by spike lee video dailymotion. Michael jacksons bad 25, directed by spike lee, will. Sep 17, 2012 at the outset of bad 25 the documentary film celebrating the 25th anniversary of michael jacksons bad album director spike lee quickly dispenses with talk of the pop superstars. Jan 24, 2016 off the wall is my favorite michael jackson album, so when i heard that spike lee was gonna make a documentury about the making of that album it made me excited as i thought he did really good with bad 25 2012 which was about the making of mjs bad album and shortfilms. Jan 30, 2015 spike lee pays tribute to michael jackson s bad on the twentyfifth anniversary of the epochal album, offering behindthescenes footage of jackson recording the album and interviews with confidants, musicians, choreographers, and such musicworld superstars as kanye west, sheryl crow, cee lo green and mariah carey.