Remembering an icon

MANILA, Philippines - Q-11 pays tribute to Michael Jackson, with two special features airing on two consecutive Sundays this month. Michael Jackson: Moonwalker, the first of the two special features, highlights the music icon’s artistry on Aug. 16, 9:10 p.m.

Released in 1988, Moonwalker is a compilation of short films about Jackson — who would have been 51 on Aug. 29 — and music videos of songs from his album Bad. The film title, chosen by Jackson himself, was named after his trademark move called Moonwalk. 

The film opens with the music video of his famous song Man in the Mirror.  It segues to a short narrative about Jackson’s life, which is also a condensed account of his musical journey, from The Jackson 5 hits I Want You Back, ABC and The Love You Save to Thriller classics Beat It, Billie Jean and Human Nature. Moonwalker features short films, mostly extended versions of Jackson’s music videos for the songs Bad, Speed Demon, Leave Me Alone and Smooth Criminal.  

Celebrities like Jackson’s brother Jermaine, Sylvester Stallone and Tina Turner also appear in one of the videos.  Other Jackson hits — from Leave Me Alone  to Smooth Criminal — are also featured.

The second MJ special — Inside the Michael Jackson Mansion: Never Can Say Goodbye — follows on Aug. 23.