The People vs. Michael Jackson
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| The People vs. Michael Jackson | |
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| Directed by | Stephanie Soechtig |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
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| Running time | 162 minutes |
| Production company | Nine Network |
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| Network | Nine Network |
| Release | 13 April – 20 April 2025 |
The People vs. Michael Jackson is a two-part Australian documentary that deals with the 2005 criminal trial against pop musician Michael Jackson. It sheds light on the legal, media and social contexts of the trial, which caused a worldwide sensation. The documentary consists of two parts, each about 80 minutes long.
Plot
[edit]The documentary reconstructs the criminal trial against Michael Jackson, who stood trial in 2005 on charges of sexually abusing the then 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo and was acquitted on all 14 charges. The trial attracted international attention and was described as the trial of the century.
The documentary combines previously unpublished video footage, court transcripts and over 30 interviews with jury members, lawyers, reporters, observers and prominent witnesses. The focus is on original testimony from those involved in the trial, including brothers Gavin and Star Arvizo, who appeared as key witnesses, and Jackson's defence lawyer at the time, Thomas Mesereau. TV personalities such as Larry King and reporters at the time also have their say.
The documentary shows the course of the trial and at the same time sheds light on how the media, public opinion, fame, wealth and power influenced the justice system.[1]
Release
[edit]The documentary was produced as early as 2022, but was not broadcast publicly until 2025. The first part was first broadcast on 13 April 2025 on the Australian television channel Nine and its streaming service 9Now. The second part followed a week later.[2][3]
See also
[edit]- Leaving Neverland
- Living with Michael Jackson
- The Michael Jackson Interview: The Footage You Were Never Meant To See
References
[edit]- ^ "The People Vs. Michael Jackson". Crime+Investigation UK. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ Kennedy, Jade (8 April 2025). "'The People vs Michael Jackson' Documentary to Air on Nine". Variety Australia. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Power, Fame, and Justice: Michael Jackson Documentary on Nine". Rolling Stone Australia. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- The People vs. Michael Jackson at IMDb
- The People vs. Michael Jackson Official website