“BAD25” Michael Jackson Documentary From Acclaimed Director Spike Lee To Air On ABC
August 29, 2012

Thanksgiving Special Celebrating the
25th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s Landmark
BAD Album and Tour

ABC has
acquired the television rights to “BAD25,” a documentary film by the
award-winning director, Spike Lee.Airing on Thanksgiving (time period will be
announced at a later date), “BAD25” shares fresh
insights into the King of Pop’s creative vision that resulted in his landmark BAD album, this year marking its 25th anniversary.

“This will be a very special Thanksgiving for all families to enjoy the
genius of Michael Jackson,” said director Spike Lee.”Big thanks to ABC
for allowing people to witness the making of Michael Jackson’s BAD album.Shamon.”

Academy Award® nominated filmmaker Spike Lee, teamed with The Estate of Michael
Jackson and Legacy/Epic Records, carefully culled The Estate’s archives for
rare and never-before- seen footage for the film focusing on the creative
forces that pushed Michael to make the BAD album and launch the BAD
Worldwide Tour. “BAD25” marks the first ever in-depth, behind the scenes film
project to chronicle a Michael Jackson album and tour, and was filmed in
advance of the 25th anniversary celebration of the iconic album,
record-breaking world tour and groundbreaking short films that changed music
history. The album’s 25th Anniversary will be celebrated on
September 18, 2012 with the Legacy/Epic Records release of deluxe 25th Anniversary editions of the album.

The documentary features numerous interviews conducted personally by Spike Lee,
including:Michael’s confidants, choreographers, musicians and collaborators
such as Oscar-winning film director Martin Scorsese, Joe Pytka and others who
worked with Michael on many of the iconic BAD videos bringing Michael’s
songs to life on the screen through short films that remain today some of the
most vivid and creative storytelling by a musical artist.

ABC will air a version of “BAD25” giving Michel Jackson fans across
the country a never-before-seen look at the man who changed the music world
forever.Spike Lee documentaries
include the Peabody and Emmy Award®-winning, “When The Levees Broke: A Requiem
In Four Acts” and its follow up, “If God Is Willing And Da Creek Don’t Rise”,
“Kobe Doin’ Work”, and the Oscar Nominated, “4 Little Girls.”Lee
directed both short films for Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us” in
1996.

The third and final
album collaboration for Jackson and Quincy Jones, BADlaunched a pivotal
coming of age for the King of Pop as a performer, composer and producer. The album was #1 around the world, made history with five consecutive #1
singles on the Billboard chart, produced nine chart-topping singles, nine
ground breaking short films and to date, the BAD album has generated
over 45 Million units in sales. BAD was
nominated for six Grammys and won two; the album earned Michael the Video
Vanguard Award at the MTV VMA Awards.Songs on the original album
are: “Bad,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Speed Demon,” “Liberian
Girl,” “Just Good Friends” featuring Stevie Wonder, “Another Part of Me,”
“Man in the Mirror,” “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” “Dirty Diana,” “Smooth
Criminal,” with “Leave Me Alone” added to the CD version of the album once
released.

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