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Thriller 40

Play trailer Poster for Thriller 40 2023,  1h 28m,  Documentary/ Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews, allowing viewers to fully experience the creation of a cultural phenomenon that continues to influence the worlds of music, television, dance, fashion and more to this day.
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Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Dec 2, 2023
3/4
Nelson George eschews gimmicks and relying on archival audio and film footage... Go to Full Review
Brian Lowry CNN.com Dec 1, 2023
“Thriller 40” consciously and effectively brings the focus back to the music and the thrills he delivered as a performer. As for the ability to keep the rest of his story at bay while watching it, that will likely depend on one’s level of Jackson fandom. Go to Full Review
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Synopsis Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews, allowing viewers to fully experience the creation of a cultural phenomenon that continues to influence the worlds of music, television, dance, fashion and more to this day.
Director
Nelson George
Distributor
Paramount+
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 2, 2023
Runtime
1h 28m
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