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This Is It

This Is It

Like You've Never Seen Him Before

20097.21h 51m

Overview

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

Directed by Kenny Ortega
Written by Kenny Ortega, Michael Jackson
Produced by Paul Gongaware, John Meglen, Randy Phillips
Box OfficeBudget: $60.0MRevenue: $261.2M

Top Cast

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Self

Orianthi

Orianthi

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Kenny Ortega

Kenny Ortega

Self

Dorian Holley

Dorian Holley

Self

Patrick Woodroffe

Patrick Woodroffe

Self

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Bashiri Johnson

Self

M

Mo Pleasure

Self

J

Jonathan Moffett

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Tommy Organ

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Jasmine Alveran

Self

Themes & Keywords

concertpop starpop culturebackstagedance musicsemi-documentarymusic recordingindustrial musicnostalgicafrican american childaftercreditsstingerduringcreditsstingercandidlegacymusic managerlyricalmusic documentarymusical journeystruggling musicianartistic legacybehind the musicprovocativedramaticincredulousafrican american comedyadmiringappreciativeawestruckboldcelebratoryearnesteuphoricexhilaratedpowerful

About This Is It

This Is It is a music, documentary film released in 2009 exploring themes of concert, pop star, pop culture, backstage, dance music, semi-documentary. Directed by Kenny Ortega, it stars Michael Jackson, Orianthi, Kenny Ortega. A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

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