Film Director · Screenwriter · Producer
Martin Scorsese
b. 1942
Connection to Michael Jackson
Martin Scorsese brought his gritty urban eye to Michael Jackson's 'Bad.' One of America's most respected filmmakers, Scorsese directed the extended short film for the 1987 single, shot largely in a New York subway station. He staged the piece as a story of a young man caught between his old neighbourhood and the person he wants to become, with the famous dance breaking out as its climax. The black-and-white opening and street-level realism carried the stamp of a director steeped in city life and moral tension. Working with a filmmaker of Scorsese's stature signalled how seriously Jackson took the visual side of his art. The result gave 'Bad' a dramatic frame few pop videos ever attempted.
Contributions
Directed the extended short film for 'Bad' (1987). Framed the video as a narrative about identity and belonging. Brought feature-film craft to a music video.
Interesting Facts
Directed the short film for Jackson's single 'Bad.'
The 'Bad' film was shot in part in a New York City subway station.[reported]
Is one of the most acclaimed film directors in American cinema.