Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988)
This 53-minute television special retraces Michael Jackson’s rise from child prodigy with the Jackson 5 to global superstar of the 1980s. Combining rare archive footage, music video excerpts, concert clips, and interviews with collaborators, it showcases the milestones of his career up to the Bad era. Narrated in documentary style, the program highlights Jackson’s artistic evolution, humanitarian work, and cultural impact. Originally broadcast on television in 1988 and later released on VHS, it serves as both a career retrospective and a portrait of his enduring influence on pop music and entertainment.
Director: Patrick T. Kelly
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 2, 1988
Cast
- Michael Jackson - Self
- James Earl Jones - Narrator (voice)
- Dick Clark - Self
- Sammy Davis Jr. - Self
- Katharine Hepburn - Self
- Yoko Ono - Self
- Hermes Pan - Self
- Suzanne de Passe - Self
- Marlon Jackson - Self
- Quincy Jones - Self
Music: Bruce Miller
Production: Optimum Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
pop
More Films by Director: Patrick T. Kelly
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues about?
- This 53-minute television special retraces Michael Jackson’s rise from child prodigy with the Jackson 5 to global superstar of the 1980s. Combining rare archive footage, music video excerpts, concert clips, and interviews with collaborators, it showcases the milestones of his career up to the Bad era. Narrated in documentary style, the program highlights Jackson’s artistic evolution, humanitarian work, and cultural impact. Originally broadcast on television in 1988 and later released on VHS, it serves as both a career retrospective and a portrait of his enduring influence on pop music and entertainment.
- Who directed Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues?
- Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues was directed by Patrick T. Kelly.
- Who stars in Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues?
- Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues stars Michael Jackson, James Earl Jones, Dick Clark, Sammy Davis Jr., Katharine Hepburn, Yoko Ono.
- How long is Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues?
- Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues?
- Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues produced?
- Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues was produced in United States of America.