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'''''Michael Jackson's This Is It''''' is a 2009 American [[documentary film]] about [[Michael Jackson]]'s preparation for [[This Is It (concert residency)|This Is it]], a series of concerts that were cancelled due to [[Death of Michael Jackson|his death]] in 2009. [[This Is It (concert residency)|Named for the concert residency of the [[This Is It (concert residency)|same name]], the film includes additional behind the scenes footage, including dancer auditions and costume design. The film's director, [[Kenny Ortega]], confirmed that none of the footage was originally intended for release, but after Jackson's death, it was agreed that the film would be made. The footage was filmed in California at the [[Staples Center]] and [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|The Forum]].
 
The film was given a worldwide release and a limited two-week theatrical run from October 28 to November 12, 2009, but the theatrical release was later extended for an additional three weeks in domestic theaters and one to three weeks in overseas markets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert: 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Concert' movie release date, box office collection prediction: Taylor Swift's film may see $100 million to $150 million opening - The Economic Times |url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-concert-movie-release-date-box-office-collection-prediction-taylor-swifts-film-may-see-100-million-to-150-million-opening/amp_articleshow/103428962.cms |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=m.economictimes.com}}</ref> Tickets went on sale a month early on September 27 to satisfy a high anticipated demand; the film broke numerous pre-sale and box office records.