Michael Jackson's 'Beat It' Short Film to Screen in Theaters for the First Time
The theatrical debut of the 'Beat It' short film ties directly into the birthday-week release of the 'Michael' biopic, giving audiences a rare big-screen look at the original music film that inspired the feature.
Reporting from 1 source: Cinema Today.
To mark Michael Jackson's August 29 birthday, the short film for 'Beat It' will screen in theaters for the first time. It plays after the main feature 'Michael' at 390 theaters nationwide, from August 28 to September 17. The 1983 short film carries a non-violent message about walking away from conflict.
The 1983 'Beat It' short film, a Michael Jackson classic known for its dance sequence and anti-violence message, has never played in theaters until now. It will run after the main feature 'Michael' at 390 theaters nationwide from August 28 to September 17, timed to the singer's August 29 birthday.
The film 'Michael' follows Jackson from his Jackson 5 childhood to his rise as a global entertainer. Graham King, producer of 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' and director Antoine Fuqua, known for 'Training Day' and the 'Equalizer' series, lead the project, with Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role.
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- Cinema Today マイケル・ジャクソン「Beat It 」映画館で初上映決定！