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This Is It (2009)

PG 111 min  -  Documentary | Music  -   28 October 2009 (USA)
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A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.

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Kenny Ortega
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Cast

Credited cast:
Michael Jackson ...
Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alex Al Alex Al ...
Himself
Alexandra Apjarova Alexandra Apjarova ...
Herself
Nick Bass Nick Bass ...
Himself
Michael Bearden Michael Bearden ...
Himself
Irina Brecher Irina Brecher ...
Herself
Daniel Celebre Daniel Celebre ...
Himself
Mekia Cox ...
Herself
Chris Grant Chris Grant ...
Himself
Misha Gabriel Hamilton Misha Gabriel Hamilton ...
Himself
Judith Hill Judith Hill ...
Herself
Dorian Holley Dorian Holley ...
Himself
Shannon Holtzapffel Shannon Holtzapffel ...
Himself
Devin Jamieson Devin Jamieson ...
Himself
Bashiri Johnson Bashiri Johnson ...
Himself
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Storyline

In the weeks before his death, Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was rehearsing a show, "This Is It," that was to open in July. This film begins with a few of the auditioning dancers speaking to the camera about why they're trying out and what Jackson means to them. Then we plunge into rehearsals at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The film is arranged by musical number with pre-recorded material and footage from Jackson's various rehearsals edited together to take us through what would have been the concert's set list. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Taglines:

Like You've Never Seen Him Before See more »

Genres:

Documentary | Music

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Michael Jackson's This Is It See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$23,234,394 (USA) (1 November 2009)

Gross:

$72,091,016 (USA)
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Company Credits

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | SDDS  | DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The blimp in background of the "Smooth Criminal" section says "MJ Air". This was the name given to the airline in the unfinished 3D finale of the concert in which Michael and his dancers would board a plane and take off over the audience. See more »

Quotes

Michael Jackson: At least we get a feel of it.
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Crazy Credits

After the closing credits there is another clip of Michael Jackson rehearsing. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Live from Studio Five: Episode #1.125" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Threatened"
Written by Michael Jackson, Rodney Jerkins, Fred Jerkins (as Fred Jerkins III) and LaSean Daniels (as LaShawn Daniels)
Performed by Michael Jackson See more »