Glasgow cinemas are set to show a new documentary surrounding the life of the legendary singer entitled 'George Michael: Freedom Uncut'.
The singer and songwriter, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day in 2016 at age 53, was said to have been "heavily involved" in its making as part of his final work.
In the trailer, he is heard saying that he wanted to "leave behind songs that will mean something to other generations."
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And it seems fans cannot wait for it's release with many booking tickets on its launch day, today (April 27).
In the posthumous footage, the Different Corner singer, who also formed one half of Wham, begins by narrating the trailer by saying: "I can't really explain how overwhelming that kind of hysteria can be. I remember thinking, I really don't know if I'll ever do this again."
Having been described as a "modern day Elvis" by Liam Gallagher, the documentary also sees a long list of celebrities sit down to talk about the very-missed singer.
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Featuring in the documentary are said to be Cindy Crawford, Elton John, Naomi Campbell, Stevie Wonder, Jean Paul Gaultier, Liam Gallagher, Mark Ronson, Nile Rodgers, James Corden, Mary J. Blige, Ricky Gervais and Tony Bennett.
Taking to the George Michael official Instagram page, it was announced: "See George Michael's final work on the big screen. We're excited to announce that George Michael Freedom Uncut will be coming to cinemas worldwide on Wednesday June 22nd. The documentary, co-directed and narrated by George Michael, is the definitive statement on his life and features contributions from some of his closest friends and collaborators."
The official documentary synopsis reads: "George Michael Freedom Uncut focuses on the formative period in the late Grammy® Award winner’s life and career, leading up to and following the making of his acclaimed, best-selling album “Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1” and his subsequent, infamous High Court battle with his record label that followed, while also becoming poignantly personal about the death of his first love, Anselmo Feleppa. Filmed before Michael’s untimely passing, the documentary is narrated by the singer, who was heavily involved in the making of the film that serves as his final work.
"The film features George’s incredible, unseen archival and private home-footage, giving viewers a first-person account of this dramatic period in his life, revealing how he became one of the most influential recording artists of all time, who alone fought a corner for all artists by challenging the standard recording contract helping to rewrite the rules of the music industry. He talks about why he stepped out of the lime light and turned his back on celebrity. "
The 120 minute documentary comprising of unseen footage will be shown in cinemas worldwide however there are limited viewings with June 22 being the only date appearing.
The current Glasgow cinema times listed include:
- Vue, St Enoch @ 19:30
- Everyman, Glasgow @ 19:45
- Cineworld, Renfrew - times unknown
- Odeon, Springfield Quay @ 19:15
Odeon, Braehead - coming soon
Showcase Glasgow @ 19:00
Showcase Paisley @ 19:00
Odeon, Kilmarnock @ 19:50
Cineworld, Falkirk - times unknown
Tickets on sale in cinemas worldwide today (April 27 2022) and can be purchased here.
