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MICHAEL JACKSON's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall

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'.

1 hour, 26 minutes

Last on

Sun 11 Mar 2018 21:00
BBC Four

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:27

    The Jacksons

    Blame It On The Boogie

  • 01:05

    Michael Jackson

    She's Out Of My Life

Credits

Director Spike Lee
Production Company Optimum Productions

Broadcasts

  • Sat 19 Mar 2016 21:00
    BBC Two except Wales
  • Sat 19 Mar 2016 22:30
    BBC Two Wales
  • Sun 11 Mar 2018 21:00
    BBC Four