by Jocelyn Vena
Two of Michael Jackson’s brothers, Marlon and Jackie, had nothing but shining compliments for “Michael Jackson’s This Is It,” after the film’s sparkling Los Angeles premiere. But, they said, the documentary was also a reminder that they had lost their beloved brother.
“It was fantastic. It was amazing. It’s a bittersweet moment for us, ’cause you know [we experienced] the passing of our brother,” Jackie said. “But at the same token, I wanted to see Michael do his thing. It was electrifying.”
Jackie went on to say that judging by the response in the Nokia Theatre, where the premiere was held, the audience loved the film as well. He thinks it reminded them all how talented Jackson was when he was up on stage.
“They loved it,” he said. “It was his final rehearsal. He was working with his band, his background singers and he was teaching them steps, the moves. It was great to see him in action.”
Marlon said his brother would have been happy to see that his fans got the chance to see MJ create his This Is It concerts. “I think he would have appreciated the fans across the globe [getting the opportunity to] respect his work, appreciate his work,” he said. “That’s all we want people to do is appreciate what we do.”
The brothers also addressed why their mother, Katherine, and their sisters haven’t yet screened “This Is It”: “Because it’s hard for them to see it right now,” Jackie explained.
“Everybody’s different, so you might want to give a little more time,” Marlon added. “But they’re going to see it, and if it’s never, then it’s never, but we respect that.”
Jackson’s three children, Prince, Blanket and Paris, also need more time before they see the film, their uncles said, denying the rumors that the children had a private screening of the film. “They’re going to see it on their own time,” Jackie said. “It’s already been arranged.”
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