

A 90-minute edited version of the film premiered in North America on ABC on November 22, 2012, following its initial screening at the Venice Film Festival.
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A 90-minute edited version of the film premiered in North America on ABC on November 22, 2012, following its initial screening at the Venice Film Festival.
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Spike Lee interviews key figures from the music industry in "Bad 25," a documentary marking the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's album "Bad." The film features behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions and the subsequent world tour, capturing Jackson's creative process. Artists such as Sheryl Crow and Questlove share their experiences working with Jackson during the late 1980s. The documentary first screened at the Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2012, and later premiered on television in Germany and the UK.
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Why Watch
- See behind-the-scenes clips of the Bad album recording.
- Meet collaborators like Sheryl Crow and Siedah Garrett.
- Find out about the Bad World Tour experiences.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2012.
- A 25th anniversary edition of the Bad album was released on September 18, 2012.
- The documentary was directed by Spike Lee, who also directed Jackson's music video for 'They Don't Care About Us'.
- A 90-minute edited version of the film aired on ABC on November 22, 2012.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Bad 25?
Bad 25 was directed by Spike Lee.
When was the 25th anniversary edition of the Bad album released?
The 25th anniversary edition of the Bad album was released on September 18, 2012.
What is the runtime of the edited version of Bad 25 that premiered on ABC?
The edited version of Bad 25 that premiered on ABC runs for 64 minutes without commercials.
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