Joe Jackson is getting the documentary treatment.
A new series developed in collaboration with his son Marlon Jackson.
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Set to debut on BLK Prime, the series is titled ‘The Manager. The Mythology. The Legend.’ An exact release date has not been announced.
The Jacksons announced the project on Instagram. They said the series will offer “a deeper look at the man whose vision helped shape our family and its musical legacy.”
Marlon expressed his hope for the project. He said:
“Our father’s life is replete with triumphs and challenges, and we firmly believe that this series will offer a distinctive and accurate portrayal of the man behind our family. We are thrilled to share [my] father’s indelible legacy with fans worldwide.”
The documentary follows the release of the ‘Michael’ biopic, which portrayed Joe as a strict father who used physical punishment. Michael accused him of severe childhood emotional and physical abuse. Joe later clarified: “I whipped him with a switch and a belt. I never beat him.”
Most of the Jackson siblings dismissed Joe as their manager by adulthood.
Joe died in 2018 at age 89. Janet Jackson later honored him at Essence Fest, calling him “a great man.”
