The main documentary This Is It was edited to look like a narrative. It had an arc, it had emotional beats, and Kenny Ortega directed it to feel like a finished product. The extras, however, stripped away that gloss.
: A two-part documentary ("The Adventure Begins" and "Beyond the Show") that serves as the centerpiece of the extras. It details the entire journey from the initial conception of the 50-date residency to Jackson's meticulous commitment to perfection during rehearsals. The Gloved One michael jacksons this is it 2009 extras 1
: Michael personally watching the final callbacks and selecting the "chosen" few. Meet the Dancers Focus : Profiles of the 11 men and 1 woman selected. The main documentary This Is It was edited
: Snippets of rehearsals for songs that didn't make the final film cut, including "Dirty Diana," "Stranger in Moscow," and "Dangerous". Tributes & Cast Insights Memories of Michael : A two-part documentary ("The Adventure Begins" and
When the documentary Michael Jackson's This Is It premiered in October 2009, it was more than a film; it was a eulogy, a celebration, and a time capsule. Directed by Kenny Ortega, the film cobbled together over 100 hours of rehearsal footage from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. But for the dedicated fan, the theatrical release was only the appetizer.
This Is It – Extras 1 isn't about what was lost. It's about what was present until the very end: an artist who still believed that every single "hee-hee" and every single toe-stand mattered. These extras strip away the spectacle to show the scaffolding—the sweat, the counting, the joy, and the relentless, aching love of craft.
Interviews with producer Randy Phillips and director Kenny Ortega. Footage of the famous "This Is It" press conference. Insights into the massive fan response and ticket sales. The Gloved One (Costume Featurette)