Bad 25
2012 · Movie · 131 min · ★ 7.3 · 81% critics
This music documentary marks the 25th anniversary of a landmark pop album, using behind-the-scenes studio footage and reflections from collaborators and famous admirers. It focuses on the creative process, the pressure of a major follow-up, and how the songs and performances were shaped through hard work, experimentation, and teamwork.
Also known as Michael Jackson BAD 25 · Michael Jackson: Spike Lee Bad 25 · Michael Jackson: Bad 25 Spike Lee Documentary
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-10-19
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (74 votes)
About
If you enjoy music documentaries centered on craft and legacy, this is a solid pick, especially if you liked Michael Jackson's Journey from Motown to Off the Wall; Not for you if you want private-life focus or a tight, fast runtime.
Pros: rare behind-the-scenes footage; insightful collaborator interviews; strong nostalgia factor | Cons: lots of talking heads; some celebrity cameos feel forced; pacing can feel long
Cast & crew
Michael Jackson
as Self (archive footage)
Spike Lee
as Self
Sheryl Crow
as Self
Cee Lo Green
as Self
Mariah Carey
as Self
Questlove
as Self
Ye
as Self
Martin Scorsese
as Self
Thelma Schoonmaker
as Self
Stevie Wonder
as Self
Directed by Spike Lee