Director Allan Moyle's Michael Jackson biopic is careful not to tread on any sequined dancing slippers, opting to hint at malfeasance rather than making direct accusations.
Essentially a backstage drama, the film zips back and forth in time and begins by reflecting on the early promise of the musical prodigy born in 1958. After his 1964 debut, little Michael Jackson (Brennan Paul Gademans) has little opportunity to enjoy his precocious success: His tyrannical father, Joe (Fred Tucker), seems more concerned with milking his little cash cow than allowing Michael to have a childhood, and the rigorous work schedule he sets for Michael and his brothers hints at t...
Released:
2004
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
87 mins