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Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) at Haddenham Village Hall MICHAEL (12A) 127 mins Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo Synopsis: The cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influentail artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson's life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery ofhis extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson 5, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuelled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film give audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins. Awards: Reviews: "Domingo provides depth and nuance to a movie that might otherwise have none, his tough-as-leather performance meshing well with the tender turn by Nia Long as matriarch Katherine Jackson." *** "The film excels in capturing the ebullience of the early days for this Mozart of Motown... [But] while the music and dancing are vibrant, the narrative tension is one-note and toothless." ***
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