Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown to Off the Wall

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08/02/2020 the king, miss you forever See more 10/22/2017 Fascinating documentary on Michael Jackson's musical journey which led to the timeless classic "Off the Wall" in 1979. Fortunately, Spike Lee focuses on Michael Jackson's brilliance as musician and dancer, vividly described by great witnesses like Quincy Jones, Berry Gordy, Stevie Wonder, Pharrell Williams, Siedah Garrett, Gamble & Huff and sound engineer Bruce Swedien. See more 12/26/2016 awesome bio-doc michael & I were the same age so we came up together it was gr8 going down memory lane viewing this doc See more 11/01/2016 Excellent documentary setting things straight about the genius of Michael Jackson, and his incredible professionalism. A delight to watch for those who admire this amazing artist. So much hard work, so many sacrifices and such unbelievable talent. Inspiring. See more 09/11/2016 Journey from Motown to off the Wall is Spike Lee's second documentary following Michael Jackson's career with some of his more "less lauded" albums projects, in this case the creative arc he took with first the Jacksons straight out of Motown and the material that they did together, before connecting with mentor Quincy Jones on the Wiz which led him to the landmark Off the Wall album which was a huge hit and provided some great tracks at the tail end of disco and perfectly positioned him for success with Thriller. A lot of pop culture icons are brought into provide commentary on that period from Rosie Perez, the drummer from the Roots, Quincy Jones, Pharrell and Lee Daniels, and what tracks or moments, particularly how Michael was able to cross so many boundaries at that time, especially in pop culture and on the dance floor. Bad 25 is still my preferred doc since that was right at the height of my childhood and I have more connection to that album. Journey from motown to Off the Wall is a decent representation and insight to that period of Jacko's career which may have been over shadowed by other hits and controveries. Solid. See more 09/10/2016 Michael before he became "Wacko Jacko." See more Read all reviews

Michael Jackson's Journey From Motown to Off the Wall

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