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19/03/2016

BBC Four - MICHAEL JACKSON's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

Documentary following the star's career from the early years until his first solo album.

Documentary by Spike Lee about the 'King of Pop', MICHAEL JACKSON, which follows him from his early years at Motown Records until his legendary first solo album Off the Wall.

A look at a chapter of his career that is rarely covered, MICHAEL JACKSON's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall chronicles the star's rise to fame through to the release of his seminal album Off the Wall. 

Viewers travel with Michael as he gets his start at Motown, strikes a new path with CBS Records and forges a relationship with legendary record producer Quincy Jones.  

Director Spike Lee assembles a wealth of archival footage, including material from Michael's personal collection, plus interviews with contemporary talents and family members to create an insightful portrait of how an earnest, passionate, hard-working boy would become the 'King of Pop'.

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