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Michael Jackson: Bad music video

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Original title

Michael Jackson: Bad

Year

1987

Running time

17 min.

Country

United States

Director

Martin Scorsese

Screenwriter

Richard Price

Cast

Music

Michael Jackson. Song: Michael Jackson

Cinematography

Michael Chapman (B&W)

Producer

Optimum Productions. Distributor: Sony Music

Genre

Musical | Street Gang. Music Video. Short Film

Synopsis

Jackson portrays a teenager named Darryl, who has just completed a term at an expensive private school. He returns to the city and takes the subway back to his neglected neighborhood. Darryl finds his home is empty where he is greeted by his old friends. The leader of the group is Mini Max (a then mostly-unknown Wesley Snipes). At first, relations are friendly but slightly awkward. Then, the situation begins to deteriorate as the gang starts to realize how much Darryl has changed. They especially notice how uncomfortable he has become with their criminal activities. Darryl takes the gang to the subway station (Hoyt–Schermerhorn Streets in Brooklyn) In an attempt to show his friends he is still "bad" by robbing an elderly man. He has a change of heart at the last minute and Mini Max chastises him, telling Darryl he's no longer bad. After more disrespect from Mini Max, the video cuts to Darryl and a group of street kids dancing while Darryl is seen performing "Bad". Darryl insists that Max is headed for a fall which is nearly Darryl's undoing. Eventually, Mini Max accepts that and after a final handshake, leaves Darryl in peace. At the end of the video, Darryl is left alone watching his gang leave.

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#48 Best Music Videos of all time

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