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This Is It (2009) -- The TV trailer for the Michael Jackson performance documentary, This Is It.
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This Is It (2009) -- Footage from the L.A. premiere of Michael Jackson's This Is It.
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Overview

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Release Date:
28 October 2009 (USA) more
Tagline:
Like You've Never Seen Him Before
Plot:
A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London. | full synopsis
User Comments:
Coming from a non-Michael Jackson fan... more (152 total)
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Cast

  (Credited cast)

Michael Jackson ... Himself (archive footage)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Alex Al ... Himself - Electric and Synth Bass
Nick Bass ... Himself - Dancer
Michael Bearden ... Himself - Keyboards
Daniel Celebre ... Himself - Dancer

Mekia Cox ... Herself - Dancer
Misha Gabriel ... Himself - Dancer
Chris Grant ... Himself -Dancer
Judith Hill ... Herself - Vocalist
Dorian Holley ... Himself - Vocal Director
Shannon Holtzapffel ... Himself -Dancer
Devin Jamieson ... Himself -Dancer (as Devin Andrew Jamieson)
Bashiri Johnson ... Himself - Percussion
Charles Klapow ... Himself - Dancer
Jonathan Moffett ... Himself - Drums
Tommy Organ ... Himself - Guitar
Orianthi ... Herself - Lead Guitar (as Orianthi Panagaris)
Kenny Ortega ... Himself

Darryl Phinnessee ... Himself - Vocalist
Mo Pleasure ... Himself - Keyboards / Trumpet
Dres Reid ... Himself - Dancer
Ken Stacey ... Himself - Vocalist
Tyne Stecklein ... Herself - Dancer

Timor Steffens ... Himself - Dancer
Stacy Walker ... Herself - Assistant Choreographer
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Michael Jackson's This Is It (USA) (complete title)
Michael Jackson's This Is It: The IMAX Experience (USA) (IMAX version)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some suggestive choreography and scary images.
Runtime:
USA:111 min | Argentina:112 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Japan:G | USA:PG (certificate #45652) | Norway:7 | Iceland:L | Ireland:PG | UK:PG | South Korea:All | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Singapore:PG | Portugal:M/6 | Canada:G (Alberta/British Columbia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Australia:G | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Brazil:Livre | Argentina:Atp | Mexico:A

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Trivia:
In 1983, Paul Anka co-wrote with Michael Jackson the song I Never Heard, which was retitled and released in 2009 under the name This Is It. This was not noted in the film credits, although it has been confirmed by Anka on ABC's "The View" (1997). more
Quotes:
Michael Jackson: This is the moment. This is it. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Jay Leno Show: (#1.39)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Intro more

FAQ

How Long Will "This Is It" be in Theaters?
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165 out of 190 people found the following comment useful.
Coming from a non-Michael Jackson fan..., 27 October 2009
9/10
Author: ashfordcrane from Atlanta, Georgia

I haven't been since I was a kid. I therefore had zero expectations for this movie, and even groaned that I had to come in at 6 this morning to preview it for my theater. That said, I was completely blown away and entertained from beginning to end. His voice and his dance moves are top form and timeless. He sang all his greatest hits, even from the J5 era, which really hit a soft spot with me. And people might be complaining that this isn't a typical concert movie...in truth, that is a big plus here. Typical concert movies are overly produced. The intimacy of this footage makes you feel, not like you're in a concert, but like you're witness to very private performances. You get to see first hand how involved this man was (to every little detail of production and planning). There are no crowds of screaming and crying fans to have to sit through (with the exception of a brief opening scene in which the auditioning dancers get a little too blubbery at times). This film easily reignited my appreciation for the man, who was without a doubt one of the greatest entertainers of our time. Complete 180 for me, I'll be the first to admit. And a side note, his female guitarist (her name escapes me) had me picking my jaw up off the floor, and not just her looks. You'll see what I mean.

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