Man in the Mirror: Fame, Myth, and the Making of Michael (Special Live Episode!)

About this episode

This episode dives into the complexities of the biopic about Michael Jackson, recorded live at Temple Beth El.

In this very special episode of PopTorah, recorded LIVE at Temple Beth El in Stamford, CT in front of a packed sanctuary, we dive into Michael, the long-awaited and deeply complicated biopic about Michael Jackson — an artist whose music reshaped popular culture even as his life and legacy remain fiercely contested. Join us as we […]

People in this episode

Host: PopTorah

Topics covered

• Michael Jackson
• biopic
• popular culture
• fame
• legacy
• live recording

Keywords

• Michael Jackson
• biopic
• Temple Beth El
• live episode
• pop culture
• fame
• legacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Temple Beth El

Books & works: Michael

Places: Stamford, CT

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