The supplemental material, particularly in the initial home media releases, serves as a masterclass in performance and production. The "Thriller" and "Smooth Criminal" Vignettes
While the main film focuses on the work, the extras provide a moment for the crew—including director Kenny Ortega and music director Michael Bearden—to speak from the heart. They describe a Michael who was sharp, kind, and surprisingly firmly in control of every musical note and lighting cue. It dispels the rumors of his frailty, showing him instead as a focused "Chief" of his craft. Technical Brilliance: Sound and Light michael jacksons this is it 2009 extras 1
When Michael Jackson passed away in June 2009, the world didn't just lose a pop star; it lost a visionary in the middle of crafting his most ambitious comeback. The documentary This Is It , released later that year, offered a hauntingly beautiful "fly on the wall" look at the rehearsals. However, for the true fanatics, the are where the real magic—and the technical genius of MJ—truly shines. The supplemental material, particularly in the initial home