A journey through the life and legacy of Michael Jackson beyond his music, from the child prodigy who dazzled at the front of the Jackson Five to the visionary artist whose boundless creative ambition made him the greatest entertainer in the world. The film alternates the intimacy of his life off the stage with some of the most iconic performances of his early solo years. A lavish musical biopic that portrays the genius, the overwhelming talent and the light and shadow of one of the most influential figures in the history of show business.