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Michael Jackson: The King of Pop & Visionary Filmmaker

Season 3, Ep. 9

Beyond music, Michael Jackson crafted groundbreaking short films. We dive into his cinematic influence, his storytelling techniques, and how his work reshaped music videos into an art form.

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