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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 4 MIN

'Michael' chronicles the rise of the pop superstar, avoiding the controversies

from Morning Edition · host Michel Martin

The biopic "Michael" charts the rise of Michael Jackson. But the movie might be more notable for what it leaves out of the Michael Jackson story.

The biopic "Michael" charts the rise of Michael Jackson. But the movie might be more notable for what it leaves out of the Michael Jackson story.

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'Michael' chronicles the rise of the pop superstar, avoiding the controversies

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The biopic "Michael" charts the rise of Michael Jackson. But the movie might be more notable for what it leaves out of the Michael Jackson story.

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