Q Channel 11 pays tribute to the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, with two special features airing on two consecutive Sundays this month. Michael Jackson: Moonwalker, the first of the two special features, highlights the music icon's artistry this Sunday, August 16.
Released back in 1988, Moonwalker is a compilation of short films about Jackson—who would
have been 51 on August 29—and music videos of songs from his album Bad.
The film title, chosen by Jackson himself, was named after his trademark
move called the Moonwalk.
The film opens with the music video
of his famous song "Man in the Mirror." It then transitions to a short
narrative about Jackson's life, which is also a condensed account of his
musical journey, from The Jackson 5 hits "I Want You Back, "ABC," and "The
Love You Save" to Thriller
classics "Beat It," "Billie
Jean," and "Human Nature." Moonwalker also features short films, which are mostly extended
versions of Jackson's music videos for the songs "Bad," "Speed Demon," "Leave Me Alone," and "Smooth
Criminal."
Celebrities like Jackson 's own
brother, Jermaine, Sylvester
Stallone and Tina Turner also make appearances in one of the videos. Other
Jackson hits-from "Leave Me Alone" to "Smooth Criminal"—are also featured.
Michael
Jackson: Moonwalker airs on August 16, 9:10 pm. The second MJ special titled Inside the Michael
Jackson Mansion: Never Can Say Goodbye follows on August
23 only on Q Channel 11.