This Is It (2009)
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A documentary film captures the final rehearsals and preparation of Michael Jackson for a planned concert residency that was cut short by his death.
The story
The film is a musical documentary that captures the behind-the-scenes footage of Michael Jackson's preparations for 'This Is It,' a planned concert residency. Following the artist's death in 2009, the film was produced using rehearsal footage and preparation materials that were not originally intended for public release. The footage provides a look into the rehearsals, the development of the show's production elements, and the artistic intentions of the concert as it moved closer to its scheduled opening in London.
- First release year
- 2009
- Runtime (minutes)
- 111
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Kenny Ortega
- Cast and characters
- Michael Jackson · Michael Jackson
- Genres
- musical; documentary
- Tone and mood
- reverent; intimate
- Premise and plot tags
- concert documentary; behind-the-scenes
- Reception
- The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for the portrayal of Jackson and his performances. It was also noted for its high production value and its role as a tribute to the artist's legacy.
- Reported review scores
- Rotten Tomatoes · score: 81% · scale: percentage · review count: 182; Metacritic · score: 67 · scale: 100 · review count: 32
- Production trivia
- The film was listed in the Guinness World Records as the highest-grossing documentary film at the global box office.; The film's title was also the name of a song released on October 26.; The film was selected as one of the last of China's 20 annual foreign movie import slots.
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