Michael Jackson will have a new documentary on the making of Thriller

The legendary album ”thrillerr” of Michael Jackson will have a new documentary that will tell how the album was made. According to new reports, sony music and the Michael Jackson Estate will be collaborating with the documentary filmmaker Nelson George for a production that takes an in-depth look at the King of Pop’s groundbreaking album

The Estate press release says that the documentary will take “fans back in time to the creation of the record-breaking album and the release of groundbreaking short films that redefined the music video format and captivated audiences worldwide.” George who previously participated in the documentary of Misty Copelandwill direct the untitled documentary

The new film will include never-before-seen footage, including interviews and videos of Jackson during that point in his career, establishing himself as a legend in popular culture and forever changing the world of music.

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“The release of Thriller redefined Michael Jackson, taking him from teen star to adult superstar who wrote memorable songs, sang beautifully and achieved the highest level of performance on stage,” said George. “The album and the short films it inspired created a new template for bridging music and image. It has been a privilege to explore this extraordinary album and relive the magic of it.”

“Thriller” was Michael Jackson’s second solo album in collaboration with producer Quincy Jones, following the huge success of “Of the Wall” in 1979. Jackson was determined to make every song on the album a hit. . In addition to the title track, “Thriller,” the album was best known for such classic songs as “Beat It,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Something,” “Human Nature,” and Jackson’s duet with Paul MCCARTNEY in “The Girl Is Mine”.

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Released in November 1982, the album sold 100 million copies worldwide, also winning eight Grammy Awards. Jackson and her label Epic Records persisted in airing the “Billie Jean” video through mtv, which would boost its success. That video and those for “Beat It” and “Thriller” redefined the music video genre as an art form, setting a new standard within the music world.

Untitled ‘Thriller’ documentary doesn’t yet have a release date