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‘Thriller 40’ Tells the Story of Michael Jackson’s Musical Opus and Why Others Have Yet To, as It Were, Beat It

The documentary features no snide accounts of eccentric behavior, no hagiographic praise, only respect for an artist at the top of his game, chasing his goal to be the best in the world.

Michael Jackson and producer Quincy Jones  on February 28, 1984, at Los Angeles after winning at the Grammys for their work on the album Thriller.
Michael Jackson and producer Quincy Jones on February 28, 1984, at Los Angeles after winning at the Grammys for their work on the album Thriller. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

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