Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story

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's journey from becoming a successful solo artist, aswell as many other events in his life including marriage, children and the allegation.

The film received generally negative reviews from both fans and critics alike as well as Michael Jackson himself 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.

Cast

• Flex Alexander as Michael Jackson

• Eugene Clark as Bobby

• Theresa Browning as Woman

• Marty Antonini as Detective #2

• Tom Carey as Director

• Brian Copping as Elder

• Lynne Cormack as Elizabeth Taylor

• Hugh Delaney as Judge

• Cedric De Souza as Martin Bashir

• Talon Dunbar as Little Boy

• Greg Farkas as Male Dancer

• Brennan Gademans as Young Michael Jackson

• Jason Griffith as Jermaine Jackson

• Patricia Idlette as Katherine Jackson

• Samantha Kaine as Diana Ross

• Liberty Kee as Nanny

• Margaret Avery as Martha Upshaw

• Greg Lawson as Detective #1

• Daniel Libman as Dr. Goodman

• Barbara Mamabolo as Janet Jackson

• Brian Martell as Thomas

• Peter Onorati as Ziggy (based on Frank DiLeo)

• Duncan Pattillo as Bodyguard

• Lou Poulis as Gardner

• Brendan Prost as Manny (based on Jordan Chandler)

• Brooklynn Proulx as Paris Jackson

• Krista Rae as Lisa Marie Presley

• Chad Riley as Dance crew member

• Troy Rudolph as Stage Manager

• Carrie Schiffler as Surgeon

• Connor Schmidt as Benjamin Keough

• Peter Skagen as Attorney

• Amy Sloan as Holly

• William S. Taylor as Johnnie Cochran

• April Telek as Debbie Rowe

• Michael Tod as Sick Boy

• Jameson Trenholm as Junkie #2

• Frederic Tucker as Joe Jackson

• Aidan Wilks as David (based on Gavin Arvizo)

• Gerrick Winston as Tito Jackson

• Chris Scheuerman as Security Guard (uncredited)

Production

Running time: 87 minutes Filming Locations: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Companies: Blueprint Entertainment (producer)
Nomadic Pictures (producer)
VH1 Television (in association with) (as VH1)
Face the Music Productions Inc. Distributors: CMV Laservision (2009) (Germany) (DVD)
Paramount Home Video (all media)
Scanbox Entertainment (2008) (Finland) (DVD)
VH1 Television (2004) (USA) (TV)

Trivia

• Flex Alexander took the role because he was offered " a good amount of money".
• 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 as one of the worst biopics ever made.

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