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Don't miss the 'Antoine' Featurette for Michael, a drama biography telling the tale of one of humanity's greatest musicians, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, distributed by Lionsgate. Hear from the director on the process and stakes of bringing one of the world's biggest stars to the silver screen in Michael, in theaters on April 24.  Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.  Michael stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, with Miles Teller and Colman Domingo. The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, alongside being produced by Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain.

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00:05It's a very spiritual journey making a movie about someone like Michael.

00:12Michael was a big influence in my career as a director.

00:16Seeing how he refused to get put in a box as just a black artist only.

00:21So to be a young black man in this country and see people that look like me

00:25able to achieve international fame, it meant that there was no ceiling.

00:29If they can do it, someone like myself can do it.

00:35So as a director, I've had that same battle of not getting put in a box.

00:39When I used to do videos, I didn't get the million dollar budgets.

00:42I got the $50,000 budget.

00:44But Michael was the first one that I saw really make an impact and cross over the way he did.

00:49Now, I'm not a Jackson. I can't do Michael.

00:53But in my own field, it gave me a lot of inspiration.

00:57Michael's whole life was giving to people this joy of his voice.

01:00I knew you were different the moment you were born.

01:02You have a very special night.

01:04When I watched him on TV, he was always larger than life.

01:08For me as a filmmaker, it wasn't a leap to see it in a cinematic way.

01:12The Jackson family is the brand that's a Coca-Cola.

01:16I don't think you can understand Michael Jackson as a human being unless you went back and go on a

01:21bit of a journey.

01:22He was struggling between his love for his family and his love for his music.

01:27I just have all these ideas in my head.

01:29I just got to get them out.

01:31And do it, Michael.

01:36Michael's moves are a conversation he's having with the audience.

01:39There's a language, there's a connection that's happening.

01:42He made music to transcend color and race.

01:46I believe music could change the world.

01:49That's what makes him so special.

01:50That's where the magic lives.

01:53Michael's life is epic.

01:54But you have to still focus on the human being to understand who he was.

01:57And it was a rare opportunity to be making a film with people that really love Michael.

02:04My dream is for people to walk out feeling like they really understand Michael a little bit more.

Michael | 'Antoine' Featurette - Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Miles Teller

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