You can certainly tell that he and the two guys behind him are pros. I love this video, but I am uncomfortable with the fact that inmates were used...it seems very likely that they were "convinced" to take part by unethical means.......in other words, it seems like they were essentially used as slave labor to make this epic video. I hope I'm wrong.
1. they were sentenced to prison not death and they are still human beings. 2. you dont know what they are in for. obviously the warden and guards felt they earned the privilege of participating in the program 3. privileges and programs help the prison keep control of the prisoners. If they have nothing to work toward earning that's when riots and behavior problems crop up. someone with absolutely nothing to lose has no leverage to hold onto.
Except that if violence is threatened into doing it imagine the violence for saying something like that. I doubt they would be allowed to speak out about if it were true.
This is why Michael Jackson will never be forgotten. So many of his songs delivered such powerful messages, true ones. They will always be true. Earth Song is another.
@@dragonlady1360 What? I can guarantee that most of the people on this planet have not ever even seen this video but Michael Jackson was famous worldwide and no one will ever let people forget him.
Cebuanos are one of the happiest and kindest kind of Filipinos here in the philippines...compared to other inmates in manila, they will be divided into gang or groups that kills and hurt one another...
I often wonder why prisons don’t do things like this..... they are all busy, getting exercise, working as a team, and aren’t trying to kill each other. I’m liking this. It’s incredible.
In California, it’s about Collecting as much money for each prisoner and using as little as possible to make more money. They are paid by the head. 🙄 It’s not about Rehabilitation. If the Privately Owned Prison is Full, There are Big $ Bonuses! Ask Kamala Harris how She got Rich. Nancy showed her how. Kamala Harris’ husband is Also the Lawyer who made it possible for the Entertainment Industry to Be Essential Workers & Exempt From Corona Restrictions along with the Elite. He is also a Partner with Piper alongside Partners Of Dominion! Dominion Voting Systems has been Working with The Clinton Foundations Global Initiative since 2003! It is Still on her Website. Gavin Newsom Fits In Real Well with them. (Pelosi’s Nephew) He’s Almost as a good a Puppet as Lunchbox Joe. Oh wait, he doesn’t carry Lunchboxes anymore? Didn’t you know, politics is a Career Move to Get Rich? It’s not about being of Service to The People. It’s How to make Millions! Ask the Whole Obama Administration. BTW, how many people know that President Trump is Serving US For FREE?
They must have it hard so something like this undoubtedly has a good effect on them. Not just dancing, but rehearsing to learn the coreography and finally achieving the goal to perform it in its entirety for the camera.
@@hopeanderson8937 this is it, though has footage from the tour he was planning before he died so I think we have to watch it to know if Michael was involved or if maybe this was a wish of his or what... I'm going to buy it now for sure!
@@woutmotmans6240 it's still not proven in over 20 years some off the kids also said afterwards there parents puched them to say that (say he ra*ed you ore you will be puniched) so yeah
@@woutmotmans6240 there is no proof and there were a lot of people who were close to him as children that defended him. A lot of those who claimed those things have backpedaled saying they were pushed into it and others were in it for the money. I'm all for believing victims but doesn't that sound kinda fishy to you?
FUN FACT: The three Guys in the first! They were in the Crew about MJ! They heard that the prisoners always dance with MJs Music! Three Days of exercising ... and this was the result... GREAT!!!!
@@pingyu5141 Yes, they ALL had talent! But I also suspect that they jumped at the opportunity to work with MJ's choreographer and two of the dancers in the concert that wasn't meant to be, This Is It. ;)
I have never seen anything more inspirational in my life.Absolutely incredible.Dont care what they are in prison for,they came together for this.The work that must have gone into perfecting this truly shows that good things CAN happen in prison.
This only proves the amazing psychology of human mind. A person needs a sense of direction and purpose to live each day. So they say, an idle mind is a devil's workshop.
he did..according to his staff, he jumped because of excitement when he watched the older video of this on youtube..there's an older video about this..
This should be done in all prisons. To my mind it is a positive function and the inmates are happier and more relaxed in that atmosphere. Great program...
@@sassafrasandthorwanchese1630 oh so you think by offending someone you that much smarter or what! You cant vouch a thing unless you are one of the people there who knows for sure these are all prisoners! Stop being manipulated so easily just because something is written and given to us does not mean it is 100% the truth! Think for yourself!
MJ's choreographer really got michael's moves. Wow, the dancing inmates was really cooperative. I hope this event continue to change and start new lives
@@lucyg8377 You are not permitted to dress like the inmates for security reasons. You cannot wear inmates' attire colors because if something goes down, you might be confused as an inmate. The three in front were simply contributing their time.
That was absolutely amazing! I watched a documentary about this prison & it has a low internal violence rate and high rehabilitation rate. I don’t know why more prisons don’t try it. And it was just grilling awesome!
@APPLIANCE me yes I would believe it...and furthermore..I honestly do not believe he is dead..too many inconsistencies...and if he is dead..His spirit still lives on but his legend is still being tarnished...If he is alive, he is enjoying it more as he should have been able to do. 💜
@Mondo Duke He is referring to the old man in MJs video called Ghosts. Have you seen it? There are a couple of videos where MJ has surfaced as an old man. He did a few videos to SHOW he dressed up as an old man, just to go outside and take a walk, go to the beach and no one realized it was him! That being said, in people's hearts He is still alive! Always and will be never forgotten..Conspiracy theorists believe he death was a hoax..If he is still alive, may he enjoy LIFE now and be free to go wherever he desires without a bunch of security...If he isn't..May he rest in Peace..One day, because his name is still be tarnished to this day💜
Dark Wolf only in your delusional mind maybe. But MJ never touched a child inappropriately but rather those accusations came from triggered individuals and the money hungry industry.
This takes a great deal of practicing with such a large crowd.They never missed a step. Absolutely beautifully done. The huge peace sign. This is truly a great tribute to the Legendary King of Pop.. Mr Michael Jackson !
I don’t know how I ended up here 11 years after this was posted but I thought it was beautiful. The effort from everyone. The coordination involved. This is actually amazing. Maybe more prisons need a dance group!
I ended up here because i heard the version of ibrahim malouf of this song, didn't know it from Michael Jackson so i looked for more ;-) but it is amazing!
Me too, this just popped up on my feed. Absolutely amazing, this should be introduced in prisons as a norm, give them something to aspire to and be proud of.
Say what you will about the king of pop, but that man spoke in such a high volume about this world, he not only stood for his beliefs he is and always will be a legend amongst us.
What are those 6k plus dislikes for? Yes they’re inmates but it doesn’t mean u have to deny their efforts. The choreography + their efforts are awesome 💜💜💜.
His original video, which was banned immediately, was filmed in a prison. People didn't understand how deep the guy was, because the media set out to destroy him and his reputation.
Shakaama agreed we destroy what we don't understand. I mean all celebrities are isolated from everyone and so yes they do odd things not just M. J. All celebrities, but it was his life. Regardless he was amazing and was a beautiful artist.
NO MATTER what MJ did or didn't do, THERE WILL NEVER BE another performer like him!... Michael Jackson IS THE KING OF POP!!!! No one puts on shows or sings songs like he did. A TRUE ARTIST!!!.
Wow! I'm in awe - 38 million views! So proud of these Filipino men who made a mark and show the world, they can change their outlook. Deserving of Guinness Book of World Record holder.
@@gamarchajanna1627 search dancing inmate or search ”happy jail documentary” which is also available in netflix, it says that they're in Cebu city philippines
IDK but I got chills and teared up while watching this. And yet it said 13 yrs ago. I pity my country for such many prisoners (that's 1 city only) and now we should wonder what could have happened to them after 13 yrs. That is now. PROUD OF THE TEAMWORK. ❤
I have chills. MJ was wayyyy ahead of his time. This song was true long before it was written but it's never been so blatantly obvious as it is today yet people still fight their neighbors for the powers that be. RIP Michael Jackson
"... still fight their neighbors..." How true that is and so sad that individuals wont sacrifice for the people they live right next to. The problem always starts on your own block.
Every year I’ve binged Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 on RU-vid. Once I saw them on the Carol Burnett show and she referred to them as brownies. My jaw absolutely dropped, because I had never heard that before, but it sounded incredibly demeaning, especially for oldest ones. MJ was forced to be an adult at six. I think he got a clear picture of human "categories," even internationally. My dad saw the Jackson 5 getting on a plane in Germany. I mean they went everywhere. Idk I think black people have always gotten it but not white people. I had an MJ poster on my wall in high school. It’s the only poster I ever had and oddly I didn’t know he was black. like I never realized it until I saw his family and hearing him talk about his life. Guess I’m saying that back then it often was that people didn’t know, not that they didn’t care.
As a human being MJ might not be a perfect man but his music and dance touch many hearts around the globe from the old to the young new generations , he truly was a legend
I have never seen this before and it blew me away. I felt like crying at one point. It is tempting to think of max sec prison inmates as scum and impossible to rehabilitate but it took dedication and patience to learn this routine and it must have given them a sense of pride.
The fact that they are good dancers does not make them better people. they committed a crime they must be paying not dancing. I have 6 months without dancing and I work every day and I am a good person. someone is proud of me ?? I could learn a rutine if i had they free time also
@@enelmartodoesfelicidad I totally agree. Dancing does not make them better people, nor does it mean they shouldn't pay for what they did. I did not suggest otherwise. But prison rarely rehabilitates people. It is more likely to lead people to more crime by associating with other criminals and making life hard after release. It can only be hoped that some of those dancers had a sense of pride that helped them to change. In your case. You claim you are a good person but you are in prison. I don't know you so have to believe what you say. if there is no-one who is proud of you, perhaps you can be resolved not to commit crime in future and be proud of yourself. Ultimately, we must all live up to our own standards and expectations, not those of others. I wish you well with the rest of your sentence. I hope it goes quickly, safely and easily and that, after release, you do nothing to take you back inside and that your life goes better than before. If you want someone to communicate with, perhaps a different perspective on things, or just a new voice, feel free to write again. i will answer you. Good luck
Paul Davis-Cooke they already have done this before. I'm so proud of my coutrymen. It's just sad that because of the pandemic they were not able to dance.
We need to talk about the incredible benefits this definitely brings the inmates! Dancing is a great way to deal with anger and work through emotions! Amazing. Great therapy! Keep it up!!!
@@jayrmagz8589 I bet they think of it more like cooperating, they aren't coerced into keeping in time, they choose to, and in the end they can see the benefit of people working together and how the sum can be greater than the total of the parts. Plus it keeps them busy, healthy, burns off excess energy, gives them something to look forward to, something to feel proud of. And for a son or daughter, being able to watch something like this, could be a treasure, even if they can't see their dad, they would know he is in there and they could have a reason to replace a little shame or anger with pride.
Oh yeah. Meditation works for prison captives too. Well, what they really need is their freedom, and for police to stop murdering them. Google Philippines EJK.
More importantly succeeding at something like this. Is a great way for them to have a sense of self actualisation. Something ppl that end up in jail often have not had before.
I absolutely love the points made in this thread. I hate I’m just now seeing this video. Would love to see something like this everywhere. Its truly something magical about seeing people coordinated like this❤️
I always return to this video. It’s so prophetic and symbolic to what ALL of us are facing. As a human race, dealing with the power, greed, and disregard all of us are feeling and struggling to equalize.
Just be sure to stop judging yourself, when you renew yourself, renew your Spirit, we hold on to things and block opportunities and blessings when we do this 🙏🏻♥️
Visited them twice 15 years ago. Beside dancing, they also do many handcrafted project and any guest can buy their items. Wish all jail would be like this one. One of a kind. Proud to be 🇵🇭
@Kenneth Wolff You mean the cases that proved he was Innocent? Yeah saw them and saw the outcome. People still cried about it stating he was a child molestor when he wasn't just let him fucking die already...
For starters, research on the uncensored original version of this same song "They don't care about us" then you'll understand why a 'certain group of people' started targetting him non-stop, thank u for loving Michael, he's my hero too.
This brings me to tears whenever I watch it. So much talent! Given the right environment, their lives will be so different. Guys, you have a lot to be proud of.
Despite of the wonderful efforts by these lovely people, these performances lacks one thing.......Presence of Our beloved Michael Jackson The King of Hearts ❤
OMG! Can't help myself.. I'm teary eyed here😭 so touched with all the effort put into making a very captivating show such as this. Imagine those hours of non-violent work combined with harmony among the inmates, I am so amazed. Hats off to the people behind this genius project. Kudos to all of you !
I got teary too. The lyrics. Everything. Just seeing it for the first time. Amazing. These are all human beings with some sort of trauma. Being a criminal starts with trauma. Always. Heal the trauma . And you’ll Empty the prisons.
I was gonna to say this almost made cry. Almost. They're on a whole different wave length if they're who they say they really r. I can only imagine what they're all in there for tho...
I TOTALLY AGREE. THEY MESSED UP. AND? HAVEN'T WE ALL?? BUT INSTEAD OF JUST CAGING THEM UP. LET THEM DO SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE. AWESOME JOB 😎💕. WHAT GREAT TALENT.
I’m still struggling to accept that he’s gone. He was an exceptional dancer, singer, loving father and very loyal and caring to all his fans. Watching those inmates perform with perfect synchronization proves how much he touched all our lives and he will never, ever be forgotten. Love you Michael, I hope your dancing and singing in heaven.😢💔
The original video for "They don't care about us" was filmed in a US prison. They made Michael make it over before they would promote the song. So he filmed another video of this song in Bahia, Brazil at the site of the old slave auctions. MJ was one of the most brilliant socio-political protest song writers, ever!! 🪷🩵
someone told me that bcecase Micheal jacson is unfortunity dead that justin timberlake is the new king of pop lol i got affended M.J. will allways be the king of pop regardless
@@stephanielane3165 No one will ever again be the king of Pop... plus the name is too limiting like Oprah said... the whole world can agree that he was the best entertainer in the world (for his era of music.) It didn't matter if the person didn't like him or not, no one could deny that he was AND still is the King of pop, rock, and soul and one incredible dancer while being cute and handsome all at the same time.
I think there are more caring people than Michael was. He was sheltered, raised in the spotlight. Burned by a pepsi fire works stage accident. etcetera. Get this they have al the rites to his music, making millions on views, but in the news, he was a child molester? Uhm the guy is dead, why are they using his name in vain? 🍁✨️💤💤💤 🐑🐺💩🔆⚡️🌊🌄🌜🌞
These are the CPDRC (Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center) inmates from Cebu, Philippines. They perform every year. So proud of them! 👏🏻😊
Just watched their story on SBS and how this came about. Absolutely brilliant. 70% are murderers and rapists who'd had no hope of rehabilitation. The prison was a violent gang riddled world with corrupt guards, plenty of drugs etc. To go from that to this....outstanding.
People should be rehabilitated when possible, not shut away. This gives prison a purpose. I’m sure many of these men had no idea they could dance. Instead of spending every day wasting away, learning this dance and routine gives some sort of meaning to what is otherwise a terrible existence, the life of a prisoner.
@@theharshtruthoutthere copy and pasting Bible verses is not productive. If you ACTUALLY wanted to help people, you’d get off of your computer and go do it. You are a poor representation of your religion. Your methods turn people away, they don’t welcome them. Get off of your soapbox and off of your computer and practice what you preach.
@@JennRighter I am helping, not in carnal nor in carnal ways, but in spiritual as i should. I don?t see the reasons to mix reality with religions nor truth with lies - can ye`?
I loved the precision (I'm a vet/veteran) and loved seeing my fellow Filipinos (I'm a Filipina-Am born & grew up here in the USA) dancing alongside professional dancers. Truly awesome!
Wow! Now in April 2023, I have just found this video and watched it. So inspiring and beautiful! I cannot believe how they made it. If they continue this kind of effort, the whole country will change. Wow wow wow❤❤❤
