Product Description

On July 7, 2009 tens of thousands of mourning fans descended upon the Staples Center in Los Angeles to pay their final respects to Michael Jackson- the world's most beloved entertainer. This documentary film is a tribute to Michael Jackson and his message of love and peace, told in the words of the fans who traveled from all over the world to honor and celebrate his life. **Please note that no footage of the memorial service is included in this tribute.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #9354 in DVD
• Released on: 2009-07-13
• Dimensions: .50" h x 5.50" w x 7.50" l, .22 pounds
• Running time: 44 minutes

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Michael Jackson: Farewell to the King of Pop is an interesting and sometimes moving video record of collective grief outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles on July 7, 2009, the day of Michael Jackson's memorial service. While 11,000 people, who won access to the event via Internet lottery, enter and exit the Center, Farewell interviews a number of them about their recollections of and feelings toward Jackson. The interviewees represent a multi-generational cross-section of mourners, including folks who traveled in from out-of-state, ordinary denizens of L.A., and several performers and Jackson impersonators. Everyone is asked the same set of questions about the significance of Jackson's music in their lives, where they were when they heard about his death, and what he will mean to them in years to come.

Not surprisingly, everyone is in an especially expansive frame of mind, calling Jackson the greatest entertainer of all time and expressing certainty that his music and positive messages will influence generations to come. With so much Jackson coverage in the media in weeks following his death, it's hard to get the proper perspective on Michael Jackson: Farewell to the King of Pop. But in time it will be a fascinating measure of the true passion of his fans. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews

A Touching Tribute to Michael Jackson
No artist in history has touched as many lives as Michael Jackson. That's evident in this documentary film shot at his memorial service in Los Angeles. The film focuses on the fans that came from all over the world to be near MJ and say goodbye. Sharing their stories about Michael, how he impacted their lives and what his music meant to them. Very personal accounts from real fans, much different than the rehearsed speeches we've all seen on TV. If you couldn't be there in person at Staples Center, this is the next best thing. A great way to remember the man and his music. Highly recommended.

A Legend never dies
Incredibly depressing and uplifting at the same time. Don't even bother to try to keep from crying. Not only does it show how many fans he had, but just how much he touched the lives of so many people on a personal level, people he never met and knew existed. What I like about it is these are just regular people, just like me and you and we all have one common bond in Michael Jackson and that we were fans and loved and cared about him.

I can't even stand to see the word "Farewell" in relation to him. But if you are still very emotional over his passing I think this will give you that "You Are Not Alone" feeling and it will make you feel good to be among people who feel the same way. I have been a fan since "Off the Wall" since I wasn't around for J5, but I became a fan after that fact. My fandom for him only got bigger. I'm grateful I lived in an era to see him and be alive in this world with him, and to witness a true LEGEND. I will never, never, ever forget him. I miss him so much. We fans will keep his spirit alive for many years.

In your words, Michael: "Heal the world....Be God's glow...".
Michael, although a few years older than you, I grew up with your music, as it evolved; I evovled along with it. Thank you for that. I've heard it said that God picks the brighest flowers in his garden first, and I believe He did that with you, too. May you rest in peace in the Kingdom you have earned.

This video will be a keepsake for me. You were a part of my life; and now your life is a part of my soul. It was good to hear the comments of others throughout the video that resonated with my own thoughts; moved me to tears; and moved me to smiles. You meant the world to much of the world. You excelled despite the many roadblocks thrown in your journey down life's trail, and for that, I commend you and hope I can do even a small part of what you accomplished to further the arts and the status of all mankind through your magnificent talent.

The end of the video, with final notes by Nelson Mandela, were so moving. I had to take time to let my emotional cup overflow -- and then mop up the teary-eyed mess - ha-ha. But it's true. You moved me in many ways and in the final analysis I have to question my own life and whether I have done a fraction of what you accomplished in your short time on earth. I fear I fall short, but I will move forward with these words you wrote and sung: "Heal the world...Be God's glow". That, now, is my mission.