Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon is a documentary film about pop singer Michael Jackson produced by his friend, David Gest.
This documentary of Michael Jackson tells the story of the musician's life and career, beginning with his infamous childhood spent performing with the Jackson 5, and continuing through worldwide stardom, controversy, and eventually, an untimely death in 2009.
Michael Jackson's true story has never really been told until now. Featuring never-before-seen family video footage and photos and all-new interviews with his mother Katherine Jackson as well as family, friends and music legends such as Smokey Robinson, Dionne Warwick, Whitney Houston and more.
Cast[]
- Michael Jackson (archive footage)
- Katherine Jackson
- Tito Jackson
- Rebbie Jackson
- David Gest
- Quincy Jones
- Dionne Warwick
- Whitney Houston
- Thomas Mesereau
- Frank Cascio
- Percy Sledge
- Petula Clark
- Paul Anka
- Dennis Edwards
- Jimmy Ruffin
- Freda Payne
- Brian Holland
- Lamont Dozier
- Eddie Holland
- Martha Reeves
- Nick Ashford
- Valerie Simpson
- Abdul Fakir
- Ron Alexenberg
- Peabo Bryson
- Eddie Floyd
- Marilyn McCoo
- Billy Davis, Jr.
- Kim Weston
- Brenda Holloway
- Don Black
- Ronnie Rancifer
- Bobby Taylor
- Keith Jackson
- Ronald Jackson
- Reynaud Jones
- Frank DiLeo
- J. Randy Taraborrelli
- Milford Hite
- Robert Hite
- Dexter Wansel
- Russell Thompkins, Jr.
- Mickey Rooney
- Weldon A. McDougal III
- Mark Lester
- Kenny Gamble
- Leon Huff
- Billy Paul