Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story is a 2004 unauthorized television biopic produced by VH1. The film acts as a sequel to The Jacksons: An American Dream, but its not official. The film follows Michael Jackson's journey from becoming a successful solo artist, as well as many other events in his life including marriage, children and the allegation.
Reception[]
The film received generally negative reviews from both fans and critics alike, stating that the film presented Jackson in a very unflattering manner and did not represent most of the true story. As well as not having any of Jackson's songs in the film, only mentioned by name.
Michael Jackson's reaction[]
On August 23, 2004 Michael himself stated, that he disliked the biopic, stating it "in no way shape or form represents who we [the Jackson family] are as a family.". Additionally, he bashed usage of the "Wacko Jacko" nickname dropped in the movie.[1]
Cast[]
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Flex Alexander | Michael Jackson |
| Eugene Clark | Bobby |
| Theresa Browning | Unnamed woman |
| Marty Antonini | Detective #2 |
| Tom Carey | Director |
| Brian Copping | Elder |
| Lynne Cormack | Elizabeth Taylor |
| Hugh Delaney | Judge |
| Cedric De Souza | Martin Bashir |
| Talon Dunbar | Little Boy |
| Greg Farkas | Male Dancer |
| Brennan Gademans | Young Michael Jackson |
| Jason Griffith | Jermaine Jackson |
| Patricia Idlette | Katherine Jackson |
| Samantha Kaine | Diana Ross |
| Liberty Kee | Nanny |
| Margaret Avery | Martha Upshaw |
| Greg Lawson | Detective #1 |
| Daniel Libman | Dr. Goodman |
| Barbara Mamabolo | Janet Jackson |
| Brian Martell | Thomas |
| Peter Onorati | Ziggy (based on Frank DiLeo) |
| Duncan Pattillo | Bodyguard |
| Lou Poulis | Gardner |
| Brendan Prost | Manny (based on Jordan Chandler) |
| Brooklynn Proulx | Paris Jackson |
| Krista Rae | Lisa Marie Presley |
| Chad Riley | Dance crew member |
| Troy Rudolph | Stage Manager |
| Carrie Schiffler | Surgeon |
| Connor Schmidt | Benjamin Keough |
| Peter Skagen | Attorney |
| Amy Sloan | Holly |
| William S. Taylor | Johnnie Cochran |
| April Telek | Debbie Rowe |
| Michael Tod | Sick Boy |
| Jameson Trenholm | Junkie #2 |
| Frederic Tucker | Joe Jackson |
| Aidan Wilks | David (based on Gavin Arvizo) |
| Gerrick Winston | Tito Jackson |
| Chris Scheuerman | Security Guard (uncredited) |
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Trivia[]
- Flex Alexander took the role because he was offered as he states "a good amount of money". However, he also stated that he is a fan of Jackson.[1]
- Due to the film not being authorized by the Jackson Estate nor the Family. The film was not allowed to play any music by Michael Jackson and resorted to using other music that didn't reflect anything similar to Michael's music.
- Many claim it to be one of the worst biopics ever made.
- Many of the people in the movie had to have names changed (ex. Manny was Jordan Chandler).