Deep Dive: Bad 25 (2012)
Film Lens
Bad 25 is a documentary directed by Spike Lee, focusing on the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's album Bad, released in 1987. The film features behind-the-scenes clips from the recording sessions and includes interviews with various collaborators from the Bad era, such as Sheryl Crow and Siedah Garrett. It provides insights into the production of the album and the associated world tour, showcasing the impact of Jackson's work during this period.
The documentary premiered at the 69th Venice International Film Festival on August 31, 2012, and had limited theatrical releases in New York and Los Angeles on October 19, 2012. It made its television debut in Germany on VOX on October 20, 2012, and in the UK on BBC2 on December 1, 2012. A 90-minute edited version aired on ABC in North America on November 22, 2012, and the film was later released on Blu-ray and DVD on July 2, 2013.
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.
Perfect For
Michael Jackson fansMusic history enthusiastsSpike Lee followers