Stars like Michael Jackson never die; they live on through their art, through their extraordinary work that has left an indelible mark on the world. The King of Pop revolutionized hip hop forever, and that is the legacy that keeps him alive in the memories of his fans and admirers. The popstar may have left us, but his spirit carries on in every art piece he ever produced and every life he ever touched. 

It is this spirit that the 2009 documentary, This Is It, on the pop star showcases in its full glory, giving a glimpse of the man beyond the myth. 

The 2009 Michael Jackson documentary, This Is It, is currently available for streaming on the Sony Pictures Amazon Channel. Additionally, you may rent the docufilm on Amazon Video or purchase it as a download from the Apple TV Store. However, This Is It does not currently have any free streaming options.

The documentary consists of a collection of Michael Jackson's backstage videos, rehearsals, and interviews as he got ready for his run of sold-out London gigs. Audition footage of dancers competing for a seat in Michael Jackson's This Is It concert series in London serves as the opening for the movie. The footage then shifts to the early rehearsal phase, showing director Kenny Ortega talking about the concert's extravagant opening sequence.

Rehearsal video at the Staples Center in Los Angeles makes up much of the movie. 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin', 'Jam,' 'They Don't Care About Us,' and many other musical selections are included in the presentation. The movie demonstrates Jackson's meticulous direction of the band and dancers. Through his performances, he highlights the significance of expressing love and unity.        

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While all this seems to be the regular ingredients for a documentary on the life of a famous personality, a legitimate question arises about what actually makes this film special.

As mentioned earlier, the documentary is made up of rehearsal footage mainly from April to June 2009, when Michael Jackson was busy preparing for his 'This Is It' tour. The whole film has this spirit represented by music rather than a sick and heavily medicated individual pushing himself through exhausting rehearsals. This is the heart of the movie.

This portrayal of Michael Jackson dispels the myth that he would not have been able to tour due to his weakness. The rehearsal footage gives the audience a more intimate glimpse of the artist at work and all the effort that went behind creating his magic on stage. With the Michael Jackson biopic already in the theatres, it will be a good opportunity to visit this documentary too, to get a different perspective on the legend in his final days.

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