'My Friend Michael Jackson': Uri's Story Revealed

ITV Studios and ITV Global Entertainment have announced the worldwide television exclusive My Friend Michael Jackson: Uri's Story, a new documentary featuring previously unseen home video footage of Michael Jackson from his friend Uri Geller's private archive.
My Friend Michael Jackson: Uri's Story includes film which has never been broadcast before, including Michael on a midnight shopping spree at London's Harrods and visiting Exeter Football Club.
It also includes other footage such as scenes of him as best man at Uri's wedding as well as Uri's frank recollection of his conversations with Michael regarding some of the controversy that surrounded the star.
Uri Geller said: "This is the real Michael Jackson, the way that just a handful of friends were privileged to see him - relaxed, witty, loving, smart, sincere and genuine. This film gives audiences around the world the opportunity to experience the reality of life with Michael."
Geller added: "I'm thrilled that we were able to record this footage, because it focuses on one of those very rate crossovers when entertainment becomes history, of great importance to hundreds of millions of people. It breaks my heart that the world has lost such a beautiful human being, a brother to everyone and a friend whom I was proud to call my brother - thankfully he is not completely lost, because we have his music and our memories. And my clearest memories of all are captured on this videotape."
Alexander Gardiner, Controller of Factual & Features (Manchester & Leeds) at ITV Studios said: "Documented through Uri's most intimate and personal video clips, My Friend Michael Jackson: Uri's Story is a unique and powerful piece of television about a truly fascinating musical icon, which I believe the millions of Michael Jackson fans around the world will be captivated by."
Tobi de Graaff, Global Director of TV Distribution at ITV Global Entertainment, added: "My Friend Michael Jackson: Uri's Story takes viewers on a tour of Uri's most sentimental moments shared together, revealing a compelling portrait of the star and their friendship whilst offering an insight into the man who entertained the world. We are very proud to be able to offer our international broadcasters this unique film of a global music icon."
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