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Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story

2004 · 85 min

A somber, straightforward TV biography that traces fame's toll with earnest performances and a lingering sense of sadness.

Directed by
Allan Moyle
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
Tagline
"I'M STARTING WITH THE MAN IN THE MIRROR"
Overview
This film follows Michael Jackson's rise and fall - where he came from, how it shaped him, the impact he made on pop culture, and most importantly, who the man in the mirror really is.

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Directed by
Allan Moyle
Genres
Drama, Tv movie
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • celebrity
  • family
  • identity
  • isolation
  • media
Places
  • big city
  • suburbs
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance3
Tension4
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Genres
drama, tv movie
Directed by
Allan Moyle
Written by
Claudia Salter
Starring
Flex Alexander, Krista Rae, Eugene Clark, Peter Onorati, Lynne Cormack, Brendan Prost, Barbara Mamabolo, April Telek
Music
Bruce Leitl
Cinematography
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Runtime
85 min
Country
Canada, United States of America
Languages
English

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