Spike Lee on Michael Jackson and Bad 25 (69th Venice International Film Festival)

Spike Lee's highly anticipated Bad25 celebrating Michael Jackson premiers at the 69th Venice Film Festival. Exceeding expectations, this outstanding documentary in honour of one of the greatest entertainers of our time, one of the few artists who could legitimately claim to be Elvis Presley's successor as the King of Pop, is a fitting tribute.

Spike Lee is himself being honored at Venice where he has had a constant presence since his film Clockers was shown in competition in 1995. His film career has spanned 30 years and covered a range of political and social issues with ingenuity, creativity and courage. See full press conference interview with Spike Lee & Review of BAD25 on myETVmedia.

[Sandyksbn]

"Study the greats, and be greater." - Michael Jackson

[cheyennesawyer]

I still listen to All of Michael's songs I love him so much he didn't pass away he's still living in our hearts and minds

[arisagroyon]

YOu are not alone Spike. Just like you, I only have MJ's music in my celphone and I listen to his song everyday.

[alex_montoya]

You can sense that he really feels deeply for Michael. Thanks a lot for this, Spike Lee.

[DenyMj]

thank you Spike ...thank you for your true love for Michael ...God bless you

[larenavillabritania]

Michael's songs still the best as of today. MJ is forever!

[mjj]

I listened to my CDS and watched the DVD in my boxed set yesterday. So very special -- the booklets are so beautiful, loved the CDs and DVD. Will have to watch it again soon.

[SheilaKissickFansofMJONE]

Thank you Spike Lee For This! God Bless!! Somebody Needed to talk Truth and The more People Who Knew Michael, That Talk The Truth, About Him, The More Justice Will Be for him!

[Elisa]

There are not many artists today that you can say that about. Love you MJ, you will always have a a piece of my heart <3

[Elisa]

I think Spike Lee did a really good job with the Bad 25 documentary. I love to hear stories about MJ from people who have known him and worked with him. This documentary made ​​me laugh and cry at the same time. It's the best documentary about mj I've seen, because it's about the music and not about his private life as many other mj documentary is based on. The funny thing is that even though MJ is death, he continued to impress me with his great talent. Read Part 2 of my comment in the above.

[kahport]

Great interview from Spike Lee. I appreciate everything he says about Michael, from someone who knew him and had worked with him. First hand experience counts for a lot (a lot of media 'experts' and commentators seem to forget that). Thank you Spike. I am looking forward to when the documentary screens in Australia.

[Greenz]

I am just watching this documentary on this anniversary of Bad. Huge respect to Spike Lee, one of the legitimate sources that knew Michael Jackson. Thank you Spike.

[karenbalstrup]

Finally I took him to the Sydney zoo on a ferry and he was asking me how you could make a whole vessel out of wood!Lightening struck and his entourage were cowering but he was laughing. He loved them all so much.Michael and I sat in the seal show by ourselves, RIP, I will never forget.I just wish I could have helped you.I can barely watch Man in the Mirror, it is so intensely Michael.He was a perfectionist.He was smart.He was fun.He was friendly.He was a genius and he had never been to school!

[TheMJlight]

Thank you, Spike Lee !!!

I just wanna add: Michael spread his arms because he was such a giving and receiving person <3. It was just a gesture of givingness and opening his heart.

[nenabunena]

You could really feel the love that Spike Lee has for MJ. Everytime he did that MJ bday celebration or when he put together that MJ compilation: Man or The Music. Much respect to Mr. Lee!

[fakahi]

MJ, the most amazing, wonderful, beautiful artist of all time!!!

[Mssassysabrina]

Just watched this documentary. You did an awesome job, Spike.

[Qeeen]

I just want the full version already... daaaamn!

[Downtowncb]

I loved MJ since I was 8 yo old. I discovered Prince when I was in elementary school, about 11 years old. I love them both and there's no comparison because they are so different. They are both talented men and they both left their mark on all of their fans. God blessed two talented men and the music world will ever be in their debt. Thank you for MJ and Prince.

[moongod]

That's awesome! =) I bought the BAD25 Collectors Edition version. My e-mail confirmation said it should arrive on the 20th and that's tomorrow. YAY... I'm so excited to get it and to here the demos and watch the DVD. I know I will cry! Miss MJ so much. =, (