Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon(2011)
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon Synopsis
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never before in the feature-length tribute Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon. Known to millions of fans worldwide for his record-breaking albums, groundbreaking music videos, mesmerizing dance moves and humanitarian efforts, his true story has never really been told...until now. This unprecedented look into the King of Pop's fascinating life includes all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as siblings Tito and Rebbie Jackson, his nephew Jaafar Jackson and niece Tahkyah brings plenty Jackson and Friends ends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick and his 3 children and many more.
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011) is a documentary and music film directed by Andrew Eastel, released on November 2, 2011 with a runtime of 2h 29m. It stars Michael Jackson, David Gest, Tito Jackson and Rebbie Jackson. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 191 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrew Eastel
- Production:
- David Gest Productions
- Status:
- Released
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
David Gest
as Self
Tito Jackson
as Self
Rebbie Jackson
as Self
Katherine Jackson
as Self
Frank DiLeo
as Self
J. Randy Taraborrelli
as Self
Whitney Houston
as Self
- Freda Payne
Freda Payne
as Self
- Thomas Mesereau
Thomas Mesereau
as Self
Percy Sledge
as Self
Petula Clark
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Andrew Eastel.
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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 191 ratings.
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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon online?
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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon?
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The main cast of Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011) includes Michael Jackson, David Gest, Tito Jackson, Rebbie Jackson and Katherine Jackson. The film was directed by Andrew Eastel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon released?
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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon was released on November 2, 2011 and runs for 2h 29m.
Is Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon worth watching?
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Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon (2011) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 191 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.