\n\t\t\t\t\tNew doco features interviews with La Toya Jackson, Dionne Warwick, plus managers, bodyguards, family attorneys and prosecutors.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Nine Network and Sky TV NZ have picked up US documentary The Michael Jackson Story from Fremantle.<\/p>\n
Produced by 72 Films, (It\u2019s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, The Zelensky Story, Once Upon A Time In Space, McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass) the doco is described as the definitive, in-depth account of one of the world\u2019s most culturally significant and controversial figures.<\/p>\n
With access to rare, intimate archive material and revelatory interviews with those closest to him, the documentary features contributions from his sister La Toya Jackson, singer Dionne Warwick, manager Dieter Wiesner, bodyguard Bill Whitfield, family attorney Brian Oxman, and prosecutor Ron Zonen.<\/p>\n
A deeply researched study of a trailblazing musical genius whose personal life remains a complex enigma, the new series goes beyond the music to tell the full story\u2014exploring the rise, controversies, and enduring legacy of one of the most successful pop stars of all time.<\/p>\n
The series was commissioned by the BBC and will first air in the UK tomorrow under the title Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy.<\/p>\n
Mark Reynolds, Fremantle\u2019s Global Head of Documentaries & Factual, praised the title: \u201cWe\u2019re excited to be partnering with such an exceptional group of global broadcasters to introduce The Michael Jackson Story to the world. It\u2019s a complex tale of fame, family, and legacy, exploring the extraordinary rise of the King of Pop and the controversies that surrounded him later in life. The team at 72 Films have approached this story with remarkable insight and care, offering audiences a unique glimpse into moments of Jackson\u2019s life that are rarely shared.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nine is yet to schedule the doco.<\/p>\n