Sony to submit Michael Jackson's «This Is It» for Academy Awards consideration

October 30, 2009

If you've seen Michael Jackson in «This Is It» then you know it is anything but a run of the mill documentary. Kenny Ortega has created a beautiful film, showcasing not only the brilliance of a genius at work, but the immensely fervent humanity that MJ exuded every waking moment of his life.

A spokesperson for Sony, Steve Elzer said in a statement Thursday that "Sony will submit Michael Jackson's «This Is It» for Academy Awards consideration this year."

Kenny Ortega said in a statement, "what we did here was focus on telling a good story and creating a film for the fans really enabling them to understand what Michael Jackson had dreamed for them." He added, "the audience for this film will grow and that as many people come to see it as possible because I think that it's a wonderful story about a brilliant man. ... Awards, Oscars, that's all great wishful thinking." Ortega believes the film is worthy of the prestigious award, "He deserves one. Come on people."

Would you like to see «This Is It» win an Oscar?

Source: www.examiner.com