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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 planet'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 attend his historic memorial.** No footage of the memorial service is included in this tribute.
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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
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By moonsurface (Miami, FL)
This video gives you a look into the Michael Jackson fan base outside the Staples Center. It is comprise of regular fans giving their thought and testimonials on the King of Pop.
Yes is sad and it did bring tears to my eyes but at the same time I said to myself I'm not alone there are million of us that feel the same way. MJ is no longer here with us.
It is heart felt because it comes from average every day people some are impersonators and they have the right to show their love for Michael by imitating him.
This is not the celebrity after celebrity that we saw at the memorial service. BTW where were all those celebrities when MJ really need it them during his darkest hour in 2005 dunno???
By Robert Gavin (NEW RIVER,AZ.)
WAS LOOKING FOR I GUESS SOMETHING SPECIAL.I SAW ALL OF THIS ON T.V. WASN`T ANYTHING NEW. WHAT A BIG BUMMER.M.J.WAS THE BEST EVER. AND SUCH A CAREING PERSON
By K. Hayes
This is a warning because as a die hard fan I would want someone to share their input, if it were sincere! This is not a product worth puchasing because for what seemed like an hour, they filmed the same six to eight people! The entire footage is first asking what does Michael mean to you and then where were you when you found out he died! One guy even has the nerve to say that he's not surprised Michael died the way he did because alot of Hollywood people mix drugs and stuff -so he's not surprised! Ok- was he a fan or just a random participant of the day! I wonder how he feels now that it has been declared that Michael was murdered at the hands of another! Not saying Michael was a saint but give me a break- you are at the man's memorial service! Ugh!
And no disrespect intended- but I agree with one of the other amazon comments about the people they interviewed in this film. There was not a diverse group represented and the ones shown seemed to be those who were... I'm not sure how to put it but it was not from all walks if life! They also show alot of the street hustlers who were there to make a profit off the day! Selling 8 MJ buttons for 19.99! Come on!
But honestly- as a fan this is not something I would purchase to add to my collection in remembering a man who means so much to me. From one fan to another- save your money and buy something that will bless you for years to come! purchasing stuff like the DVDs he produced of his short films, looking at past interviews and anything that gives his words is the best get- besides his
songs of course! Don't become sensitive during this time and let those who throw anything together become bait for MJ fans! Listen to the comments- although it seems as if some enjoyed this footage! If you really want to see this- I will mail you my copy! Seriously- no postage required!
By D. Dorman
I attended the memorial, and was interested in this video, hoping it would show the amazing turnout and fellowship shown on that day. This video shows what.. 10 folks? Half of them "came out of the woodwork" it looked like. This is not a true representation of the fans that I encountered that day. Yes, they all loved Michael, but why were more people not interviewed? Sad indeed. And to the lookalike that was "Trekking in the outlands of Nepal" when she was informed by a "Sherpa" that Michael Jackson had passed.. um.. no. Would I recommend this video? 5 out of 5 sherpas say NO.
By BRIAN A. LAFOUNTAIN (Hot Springs, Virginia United States)
I am a spiritually connected supporter of Michael Jackson. I understand what his message was, even though the media continually tried to cloud and confuse this message. As most of his longtime supporters are, we can see through the lies and the greed, which spawned the circus mentality around him. Michael's appeal to the underdog, the underprivileged and the mistreated in the world brings out the best in all of us who understood his heart and his reasons for living his life the way he did. This DVD regretfully portrays only a very tiny circle of fans who, outside of a few, all seem to be eccentric, maybe even sad individuals who have nothing else in their life. It depressed me to see the imitators. I felt bad for them. I know they felt pain and went through a lot to get to this event, but this portrayal of Michael Jackson's fans is primarily aimed at the extreme and the eccentric, which was not comforting to watch. God love all of them, though. These people know Michael's message. My point is, I would never purchase this DVD to feel better, comforted or to find closure. And absolutely no harm is meant to the kind people that participated. It was just too depressing to watch. I honestly felt more depressed after watching it. Therefore, I thought people should know that before they spend their money to buy this, it is not at all uplifting. Thank you for letting me voice my opinion.
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