EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 35 MIN
From Beat It to Thriller: A Classic Conversation with the Late Great Michael Peters
from Film Festival Radio · host Bleav + Janice Malone
Today, we’re opening the Film Festival Radio archives to honor one of the true architects of modern music‑video choreography. With the renewed excitement surrounding the blockbuster Michael Jackson movie, it’s the perfect moment to revisit my classic conversation with the late, great Michael Peters—the visionary behind iconic movement in Thriller, Beat It, and so many more cultural touchstones. His influence shaped an entire generation of dancers and storytellers. Here now is a rare interview with the legendary Michael Peters. (photo courtesy: African American Registry (aaregistry.com) #MichaelPeterschoreographer #MichaelJackson #Thriller #BeatIt #Michaelfilm #MTV #TonyAwardwinner #MichaelPetersondancer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The new Michael Jackson movie has everyone talking about the legends behind the music—and today, we’re bringing you one of them. From Thriller to Beat It, Michael Peters redefined what choreography could be. Here’s a special archival interview with the late, great Michael Peters.
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