Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall summary and reviews

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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016) Movie Summary

  • MUSIC
  • DOCUMENTARY
  • NR
  • 2016
  • FULL HD

Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer who ever lived, makes his mark with his first solo album as an adult — Off The Wall — but to tell the story of this album you have to go back to the beginning. This film, directed by Spike Lee, starts with a glimpse into Michael’s evolution from the early days as a member of the Jackson Five to the point Michael decides it is finally time to release his first solo album — featuring his own music and with him having ultimate creative control. Spike then offers an in-depth look at each of the individual tracks on this seminal album, the cultural significance of Off The Wall and the impact it continues to have on today’s artists. The individuals who were interviewed for the documentary include some of today’s most important artists, e.g., John Legend, Pharrell Williams, The Weeknd and Mark Ronson, as well as other cultural icons, such as Lee Daniels, Misty Copeland, Kobe Bryan, and L.A. Reid. It is clear that the influence of The King of Pop and Off The Wall continue to be felt today.

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall Film Synopsis

Director Spike Lee chronicles Michael Jackson's early rise to fame.

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L.O.V.EVery well put together reflection on the greatest album of all time. Love all of the throw back footage!.Score: 5/5

Live life off the wallLEGENDARY. Thank you Spike for portraying Michaels truth.. his soul through his music. Like MJ says towards the end of the film, we all have a unique destiny deep within! Its up to us dig deep and bring everything we dream to life. RIL King 🖤.Score: 5/5

MJI loved this documentary !!!.Score: 5/5

ReminderThis film was a great reminder how great Michael Jackson was and how much of an impact ‘Off The Wall’ has had on popular music. So, Spike Lee think you for making this film..Score: 5/5

Michael JacksonThis is an excellent documentary. Love it!!!.Score: 5/5

Not usually a Spike Lee fan, but this is really goodSpike Lee did a really fantastic job with the two documentaries, but I fear because of the recent documentary and lawsuit we will never see one based on Thriller. That would have been really interesting to watch..Score: 5/5

Wow!!The greatest of all time. What a documentary! Inspiring..Score: 5/5

Good Documentary… but preachyI like Spike Lee, but the doc has a preachy tone… as if he’s trying to sell MJ and Off the Wall to people who never heard of him. The parts where MJ actually appears in historical footage, especially his younger years with the Jacksons and Jackson 5, are priceless. What I like about the doc revolves around MJ’s appearances, Quincy Jones and his recording brothers and buddies. A little too much talking up MJ's greatness… that is signature Spike Lee… a director who lacks restraint when it is most needed. With a softer touch, this doc would have soared. MJ was such a lovely artist and moving figure in music. We miss him..Score: 4/5

EhhhIt didn’t explain the songs very much..no in depth with Bruce Swedien..no outtakes?..Kobe?.. people who had absolutey nothing to do with Michael or the album were giving opinions. . An opportunity wasted...Score: 2/5

Wished there had been more of his later careerI think the the last 30 minutes of should have gotten to michael’s life and career in the 80’s. Just saying..Score: 3/5

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Excellent showcasing of Michael's journeyMichael was always a pleasure to listen to and watch. A great tribute!.Score: 5/5

Truly InspiringThis is another example to prove that Michael Jackson is indeed the greater entertainer of all time, the King Of Pop. No one will ever come close to his level of success ever!!! This shows that we should all appreciate his music, legacy and the legend himself. Have the radio stations play more of his music!!!!!!!!<3.Score: 5/5

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Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016) Series Cast & Crew

Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall (2016) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Michael Jackson (Self (Archive Footage)), Quincy Jones (Self), Rosie Perez (Self), Pharrell Williams (Self), Mark Ronson (Self), Esperanza Spalding (Self), Kobe Bryant (Self), David Byrne (Self), Misty Copeland (Self), Lee Daniels (Self), Berry Gordy (Self), John Legend (Self), Joel Schumacher (Self), The Weeknd (Self), Stevie Wonder (Self), Marlon Jackson (Self), Jackie Jackson (Self), all returned for michael jackson's journey from motown to off the wall movie.

Michael Jackson (Self (Archive Footage))
Michael JacksonSelf (Archive Footage)Score: 7.8
Quincy Jones (Self)
Quincy JonesSelfScore: 2.8
Rosie Perez (Self)
Rosie PerezSelfScore: 8.2
Pharrell Williams (Self)
Pharrell WilliamsSelfScore: 3.0
Mark Ronson (Self)
Mark RonsonSelfScore: 1.1
Esperanza Spalding (Self)
Esperanza SpaldingSelfScore: 1.9
Kobe Bryant (Self)
Kobe BryantSelfScore: 4.2
David Byrne (Self)
David ByrneSelfScore: 2.8
Misty Copeland (Self)
Misty CopelandSelfScore: 1.1
Lee Daniels (Self)
Lee DanielsSelfScore: 2.4
Berry Gordy (Self)
Berry GordySelfScore: 1.6
John Legend (Self)
John LegendSelfScore: 5.0
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Spike Lee (Director), Kerwin DeVonish (Director of Photography), Ryan Denmark (Editor),

Spike Lee (Director)
Spike LeeDirectorScore: 6.8
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Deutsch
Regisseur Spike Lee zeichnet in Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall die frühe Karriere des King of Pop nach. Angefangen bei der Familien-Band Jackson Five, bis zu Michael Jacksons Solokarriere, gibt der Regisseur einen detaillierten Einblick in die einzelnen Stationen des Superstars. Dabei lässt er Familienmitglieder (u.a. Janet Jackson) und Wegbegleiter (u.a. Quincy Jones) zu Wort kommen, doch auch Jackson selbst ist im Rahmen von Archivaufnahmen zu sehen.

ελληνικά
Η συναρπαστική ζωή του Michael Jackson έχει καταγραφεί πολλές φορές, μέσα από ταινίες, ντοκιμαντέρ, βιβλία, αφιερώματα, εκθέσεις, και λίγο-πολύ οποιοδήποτε μέσο μπορεί να φανταστεί κανείς. Τώρα μια νέα βιογραφία του βασιλιά της ποπ έρχεται να προστεθεί σε αυτό τον τεράστιο κατάλογο, αυτή τη φορά μέσω της τηλεόρασης και δια χειρός Spike Lee.

Español
Dirigido por Spike Lee, "Michael Jackson. De la Motown a Off the Wall" realiza un retrato del música estadounidense y cuenta cómo pasó de niño prodigio a 'Rey del pop', catapultado por el espectacular éxito de su quinto disco en solitario, "Off The Wall", del que se vendieron más de 20 millones de copias en todo el mundo.

Français
Enfant prodige de l'écurie Motown, Michael Jackson s'est peu à peu émancipé artistiquement jusqu'au triomphal "Off the wall". Spike Lee retrace, en musique, la genèse de cet album mythique.

Magyar
A dokumentumfilm bemutatja, hogy hogyan jutott el Michael Jackson, a pop királya a Motowntól az Off the Wall című album sikeréig. Az 'Off The Wall' című album 1979. augusztus 10.-én jelent meg. Jackson családtagjai és barátai elmondják, hogyan is zajlottak az album munkálatai, fűszerezve archív felvételekkel például a Jackson 5 korszakból vagy a Triumph turnéról.

Nederlands
Michael Jackson begon als kindsterretje bij Motown Records en groeide uiteindelijk uit tot de 'King of Pop'. Zijn eerste grote soloproject als volwassene was het baanbrekende album 'Off the Wall' in 1979. Het album wordt verkend, met zeldzame archiefbeelden en interviews met degenen die bij de totstandkoming aanwezig waren.

Português
A história de como Michael Jackson de astro infantil para Rei do Pop, logo após o lançamento de um de seus primeiros e mais importantes álbuns: Off the Wall. Uma análise detalhada da gravação através da montagem de raras imagens de arquivo e entrevistas daqueles que contribuíram na produção do disco e daqueles cujas vidas foram afetadas pelo enorme sucesso e pela grande qualidade da obra de Michael Jackson.

svenska
Spike Lee försöker i den här dokumentärfilmen att skildra Michael Jacksons liv. Genom intervjuer med vänner och familj, arkivbilder och Michaels egna ord får vi följa hur han med det legendariska albumet Off the Wall tog steget ut i vuxenlivet och på riktigt etablerade sig som en av vår tids största artister.

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