About this episode
The episode discusses the new Michael Jackson biopic, its troubled history, and the reasons for its production now.
A blockbuster film about the controversial singer could make US$1bn worldwide. Owen Myers, the deputy arts editor for Guardian US, tells Nosheen Iqbal about the biopic’s troubled history and why it is being made now. Lanre Bakare, the Guardian’s arts and culture correspondent, explains Michael Jackson’s enduring popularity – and why so many fans choose to ignore the allegations made against him
People in this episode
Host: Nosheen Iqbal
Guests: Owen Myers, Lanre Bakare
Topics covered
- Michael Jackson
- biopic
- film industry
- pop culture
- controversy
- celebrity
Keywords
- Michael Jackson
- biopic
- Owen Myers
- Lanre Bakare
- film
- controversy
- pop culture
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Books & works: Michael Jackson biopic
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