Bad 25(2012)
Bad 25 Synopsis
Spike Lee pays tribute to Michael Jackson's Bad on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the epochal album, offering behind-the-scenes footage of Jackson recording the album and interviews with confidants, musicians, choreographers, and such music-world superstars as Kanye West, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green and Mariah Carey.
Bad 25 (2012) is a documentary and music film directed by Spike Lee, released on October 19, 2012 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Michael Jackson, Spike Lee, Sheryl Crow and Cee Lo Green. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 75 ratings.
- Director:
- Spike Lee
- Production:
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Epic Records, Optimum Productions, Sony Music Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Bad 25 (2012) Trailer
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Bad 25 Videos & Clips
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Michael Jackson - Bad 25 - Documentary - Trailer
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Bad 25 - Trailer (ABC)
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Michael Jackson - Bad 25 (Full Documentary)
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Bad 25 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Spike Lee
as Self
Sheryl Crow
as Self
Cee Lo Green
as Self
Mariah Carey
as Self
Questlove
as Self
Ye
as Self
Martin Scorsese
as Self
Thelma Schoonmaker
as Self
Stevie Wonder
as Self
Justin Bieber
as Self
Chris Brown
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Spike Lee.
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Bad 25 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 75 ratings.
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Bad 25 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bad 25?
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The main cast of Bad 25 (2012) includes Michael Jackson, Spike Lee, Sheryl Crow, Cee Lo Green and Mariah Carey. The film was directed by Spike Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bad 25 released?
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Bad 25 was released on October 19, 2012 and runs for 2h 11m.
Is Bad 25 worth watching?
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Bad 25 (2012) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 75 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bad 25?
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