Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

2016 · 93 min · EN · 7.0 (84 votes)
Dir. Spike Lee · Starring Quincy Jones, Rosie Perez, Pharrell Williams, Mark Ronson, Esperanza Spalding, Kobe Bryant
MusicDocumentary

Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.

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A vibrant look back at the King of Pop's formative years. Feel the infectious energy and witness the birth of a legend through rare footage and insightful commentary.

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