This Is It An 'Honest' Portrayal of Michael Jackson

23 October 2009

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Kenny Ortega has revealed that the Michael Jackson movie This Is It is an honest portrayal of the late star.

Jackson was being filmed at his rehearsals for his shows at the O2 in London before he passed away in the summer.

This footage, which would never have been seen by the public, has been put together as a tribute to the King of Pop.

Talking to BBC Radio One the filmmaker said: The recordings were made so we could use them, then the tapes were destined for Michael's private library. They have a real unguarded honesty to them.

"At first I got so many messages from fans around the world asking to see the shows, asking to see the footage and eventually I realised the journey wasn't over and we had to do this."

"It is for the fans and the film will show the development and intentions of the show, and the concert as it moved closer to London."

This Is It is released 28th October.

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