Joe Jackson Documentary in Development With Marlon Jackson

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A new series examining the life of Joe Jackson, manager of the Jackson 5 and father of Michael and Janet Jackson, is being developed with Marlon Jackson and will debut on BLK Prime.

A documentary series focused on Joe Jackson is in development with the collaboration of his son Marlon Jackson and set to premiere on BLK Prime, with an exact release date to be announced.

Titled “The Manager. The Mythology. The Legend.,” the series will offer “a deeper look at the man whose vision helped shape our family and its musical legacy,” according to an announcement by the Jacksons on Instagram.

The project arrives following the recent release of the Michael Jackson biopic, which depicted Joe Jackson as a strict father who used physical punishment to drive his sons to stardom. Michael Jackson later accused his father of severe childhood emotional and physical abuse, including beatings with iron cords. Joe Jackson died on June 27, 2018, at age 89 after battling terminal cancer.

Marlon Jackson stated: “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.” He added that the series aims to grant fans “an intimate glimpse into the remarkable individual we knew and loved.”

Following Joe Jackson’s death, his daughter Janet Jackson addressed his legacy at New Orleans’ Essence Fest, saying: “Without his drive, his strength … we wouldn’t have this success. We are a Black family that came from Gary, Indiana, and we broke all kinds of records around the globe.”