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Get ready to learn everything you may not know aboutGeorge Michael.
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Featuring interviews withStevie Wonder,Elton John,Ricky Gervais,Nile Rodgers,Mark Ronson,Tracey Emin,Liam Gallagher,Mary J. Blige,Jean Paul Gaultier,James CordenandTony Bennettas well asNaomi Campbell,Christy Turlington,Cindy Crawford,Tatjana PatitzandLinda Evangelista— the supermodels who appeared inMichael’s iconic “Freedom! ‘90” music video—George Michael Freedom Uncutwill explore the singer’s cultural impact and follow his career up until the era that surrounded his best-selling 1990 album,Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1.
Through never-before-seen firsthand footage, the documentary will let viewers into the making ofListen Without Prejudice Vol 1as well as Michael’s subsequent lawsuit against Sony Music based on accusations the record label wasn’t offering its full support to the “Outside” singer’s career. Also explored in the film is the musician’s relationship with his first love Anselmo Feleppa, who was diagnosed with HIV and died of AIDS-related symptoms amid Michael’s Sony Music legal battle in 1993.
“George Michael was an inspiring artist whose story deserves to be shared on the big screen globally,” Tom Mackay, president of premium content at Sony Music Entertainment, said in a press statement. “In honour of George’s birthday this June, we are thrilled to be working with David Austin and our partners at Trafalgar Releasing to bring fans unprecedented access to his extraordinary life both on and off stage.”
Tickets to seeGeorge Michael Freedom Uncutgo on sale April 27 and can be purchasedhere.
source: people.com
