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Thriller 40

The album that changed it all.

Forty years after the release of Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller,’ the best-selling album of all-time, director Nelson George takes fans back in time to the making of a pop masterpiece, featuring never-before-seen footage and candid interviews.

20231h 29mNRDocumentary, Music

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About Thriller 40

Directors
Nelson George
Cast
Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Paul McCartney, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Mark Ronson
Genres
Documentary, Music
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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