‘Michael’ May Be ‘Family-Friendly,’ but It Taps Into Michael Jackson’s Most Powerful Creative Fuel — His Anger

The media has focused on the absence of child sexual abuse allegations in the movie "Michael" about Michael Jackson's life. However, the film is more than a jukebox musical, hitting an emotional chord by exploring the source of Michael Jackson's creative power. The movie portrays his rise to fame and his strained relationship with his father, Joe, who is depicted as a stern taskmaster and antagonist