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Spike Lee filming Michael Jackson documentary at childhood home: 'This...is where it all happened!'


Leslie Adkins/Post-Tribune

The reknowned director Spike Lee is on location in Gary, Indiana filming a documentary on the King of Pop - Michael Jackson. He says, 'This ... is where it all happened! Right here -- 2300 Jackson Street ... the greatest entertainer in the world.'

Lee was asked if this documentary coincides with 'This is It' being released and he replied, 'it could be'. Many are wondering since Lee mentioned that the documentary would be released sometime in October.

Many fans gathered on the street to watch the filming, one man in particular, Roderick Robinson who was selling shirts said: 'When I found out about the filming, I knew I had to be here. But this was bigger than I expected.' David Fossett, a second cousing to MJ said: 'It's a great thing to have Spike here.'

Are you looking forward to watching Lee's documentary on MJ? 'This is It' tickets are selling out all over the world. Have you purchased tickets yet?

[Source: post-trib.com]

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Attention Michael Jackson supporters: There is a wonderful new project in the form of a portrait that millions of fans worldwide can take part in. A Portrait of Michael Jackson created from millions of hand-drawn dots will invite millions of fans worldwide to become part of Jackson's legacy by getting a free dot in the portrait in their name. A dot is not drawn on the canvas until someone signs up for it; at least one million fans (dots) are needed to complete the image of the King of Pop, with room in the portrait for many more millions to participate. The organizers of this tribute have the support of Ken Kragen, who was responsible for "We Are the World," The Robson Family (Joy, Wade and Chantal), and Don Wilson, the creator / director / producer of the "Man in the Mirror" video. Proceeds will be donated to several charities that were dear to Michael, including The Make A Wish Foundation. Every single hand-drawn dot David places on his canvas represents a real person. People have joined David's projects from over 150 countries. Every Michael Jackson fan will be able to get a free hand-drawn dot added to the portrait in their name. Thus far people representing over 100 countries have signed up to take part in this project. The Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait is a partner of The Michael Jackson Fan Club (http://www.MJfanclub.net), the largest Michael Jackson fan club in the world, which was supported by Jackson himself.

You can now sign up at SupportJacksonPortrait.com for your dot. The portrait starts on August 28thA dedicated website will be created so people can sign up for their free dot. People will be able to attach a message to their dot if they choose. Every time someone signs up, a dot will be hand drawn in the work of art in their name. People will be able to go online to see the portrait as it evolves toward completion and read some of the messages.

Please sign up at SupportJacksonPortrait.com and be a part of this tribute to the King of Pop.

Read the interview with artist David Ilan here. Allan 'Big Al' Scanlan and Brian Friedman remember Michael Jackson, read the interview here.

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Comments

  • Ligaya 2 years ago

    Definitely looking fwd. to Spike's MJ doc. - Spike's my fave. Hubby & I have tix to Oakland 10/27 9pm show. I'm going to 2 shows 10/28, 4 shows 10/29 (hubby joining me for 1), don't know if I'll have a chance during Palm Springs family reunion, but have tix to 4 shows 11/3 when I get back. And see it daily until it ends its theatrical run. (I did same w/Star Wars - true FANatic.)

  • Ligaya 2 years ago

    Never saw Michael in concert - THIS IS IT is next best thing. Plus I'm a sucker for all behind-the-scenes/making-of documentaries & dvd features.

  • Ligaya 2 years ago

    Never saw Michael in concert - THIS IS IT is next best thing. Plus I'm a sucker for all behind-the-scenes/making-of documentaries & dvd features.

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