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Title: This Is It (2009)
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| Michael Jackson | ... | Himself | |
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| Alex Al | ... | Himself | |
| Alexandra Apjarova | ... | Herself | |
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Nick Bass | ... | Himself |
| Michael Bearden | ... | Himself | |
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Irina Brecher | ... | Herself |
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Daniel Celebre | ... | Himself |
| Mekia Cox | ... | Herself | |
| Miles Faber | ... | Dancer at the Audition | |
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Chris Grant | ... | Himself |
| Misha Gabriel Hamilton | ... | Himself | |
| Judith Hill | ... | Herself | |
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Dorian Holley | ... | Himself |
| Shannon Holtzapffel | ... | Dancer | |
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Devin Jamieson | ... | Himself |
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>
This was a clear view into the intergral preperation of a concert by a complete genius. I was never a Michael Jackson fan, however, my wife was and since she was desperate to see the film I decided to accompany her. I was astounded. I could not believe this man in the film was the same person that is was always hounded by the press and made to look like the devil. He was by no means weird, ill health, or a drug user. If he was, he masked it very well. The film shows us what we are missing as far as the concert goes and what a pity, it would have been amazing! He seemed at ease, and so happy and normal while on stage, as if it was built to be his. You would never believe this was the ''freak'' that the world perceived him to be. Shame on those people. Genius at work, a perfectionist down the smallest detail and I think the film has captured this very well. What I liked a lot was the fact that the film was not concentrating on his death and tradegy, but solely on his concert, his music, and his geniality and it was a fitting tribute to one of the greatest musicians of our times. So I would urge anyone who has had any miss conceptions about the man to go see this, you like me will more than likely change your views on the man. RIP