It also includes interviews with the ‘Thriller’ singer’s personal manager, chef, spiritual adviser, hairstylist, trainer, bodyguard and attorney. According to the filmmaker, the family of the 50-year-old star – who died of acute Propofol intoxication – are aware of the project, though they do not appear in it. The 88-minute documentary is expected to cover the star’s personal life – including allegations of child abuse – but Ian insists he is showing a “balanced tribute” to the ‘King of Pop’.
He added: "This is the film Michael and his fans deserve.” Chris Grant, the president of distributors Shine International, is confident the documentary will "eventually be known as a really important piece of the Michael Jackson saga”. He said: "Ian’s done an incredible job telling the story of what actually happened to Michael. We’ve teased it a bit and the reaction has been tremendous." The film will be unveiled at the MIPTV conference in Cannes, France, next month and will receive a limited cinema run in Canada and France on June 25, the anniversary of Michael’s death. There has been no confirmation about release in other countries as yet.