On Wednesday, a new documentary about Michael Jackson began broadcasting in Britain, which included audio recordings in which he revealed his thoughts regarding children. The presentation of the new documentary comes a few days after the release of the promotional trailer for the biographical film “Michael,” starring Jafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, and which is scheduled to be shown in cinemas on April 24.
Published on: 05/02/2026 - 07:35 Last updated: 05/02/2026 - 07:36
A new documentary about Michael Jackson, which began broadcasting on Wednesday in Britain, contained previously unpublished audio recordings of the late star in which he reveals his thoughts regarding children, including his belief that they want to touch him.
The four-episode documentary "Michael Jackson: The Trial", produced by Wonderhood Studios in London, covers Jackson's 2005 trial for the sexual assault of a minor named Gavin Arvizo at his ranch in Neverland, California.
A promotional advertisement for the film on the producing company's website includes Jackson saying, "The kids just want to touch me, hug me."
“Children end up falling in love with my personality,” he is also heard saying, adding, “Sometimes it gets me into trouble.”
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According to what was reported by the producing company’s website, the documentary about the famous trial in 2005 that ended with Jackson’s acquittal raises profound questions about fame, race, and the American justice system.
A statement by Channel 4 included that the audio recordings were taken from interviews with a rabbi whom Jackson turned to seeking spiritual guidance.
The British channel noted that "Jackson reveals intimate secrets in hours of recorded interviews."
She continued, “These recordings, most of which have never been broadcast before, provide an unprecedented look into Michael’s way of thinking and his troubled childhood,” and also show his “attachment” to Arvizo.
The presentation of the new documentary comes a few days after the release of the promotional trailer for the biographical film “Michael,” starring Jafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, and which is scheduled to be shown in cinemas on April 24.
Jackson, who died on June 25, 2009 from an overdose of the anesthetic propofol, faced numerous allegations of child molestation during his life.
In addition to his acquittal in 2005, Jackson concluded a legal settlement in which he paid $15 million in 1994 in a case involving another child.
France 24/AFP
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