Watch the First Teaser for the Upcoming Michael Jackson Documentary Directed by Spike Lee

The Weeknd, Pharrell and more explain why the King of Pop is their biggest source of inspiration.

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There’s no doubt Michael Jackson’s illustrious career has grounded himself as one of the most iconic artists in history, and his life in the spotlight has been picked apart and analyzed in more ways than one. Now, Motown’s golden child will be featured in a brand new documentary that will follow his incredible journey from being the youngest member of the Jackson 5 to taking center stage as the King of Pop. Titled Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall, the film is directed by Spike Lee and features cameos from the likes of Pharrell Williams, The Weeknd, Mark Ronson, Kobe Bryant, John Legend, Questlove, David Byrne and more who share their personal stories on how the beloved icon influenced each of their lives.

View the first teaser of the upcoming documentary in the video above, courtesy of Showtime. Michael Jackson’s Journey from Motown to Off the Wall premieres at the upcoming 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, followed by a public television premiere on Showtime on February 5.

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