The Man Behind The Dance Documentary 2019 © - LaVelle Smith Jr. about Michael Jackson 

Thank you LaVelle for this documentary. Thank you for not selling your soul to tabloids. Thank you for being a real friend.

No one ever asked you to make this documentary, you made this documentary because you wanted to give love to your lost friend, and put some respect on his name. Well Done LaVelle! God bless you! ❤️

The mainstream media does NOT want this doc to get too much attention. They know everything Levelle is saying is true.

23 years working with Michael Jackson. Wow. This is the type of story I want to hear. Stories and testimonies from the people closest to him and stayed with him for a long time.

This kind of a documentary film should be shown to the millions of people! To those who were tricked by liers! Thank you for that sparkle of light among the darkness of lies!

What's left? They took his home ,catalog, his love for children! Now they want his legacy! You said it! Money!

Como sofreu, como apanhou e nunca abriu a boca pra chingar, acusar, se vingar esse foi realmente um anjo de Deus nessa terra, que saudade King do pop Michael Jackson lindo, Lavelle vc era simplesmente de incrível no seu documentário, que dor Michael Jackson sofreu por tantas acusações e nunca deixou de fazer por seu próximo...

Just seeing the guy break down in the beginning when he was told Michael passed broke me down to tears.

Chris Tucker, Macaulay Culkin and now LaVelle, will have my utmost respect forever 🙌🏼 Thank you for standing by Michael through hell and high water, and more importantly for being a genuine friend ♥️

This shows that Michael was truly a beautiful person. Thank you for staying true to him. Michael, rest well Angel.

This is called loyalty and sincerity... This is missing in all those false accusers.... Lot of respect to you Mr.Lavelle Smith Jr 🙏 MJ ❤️ forever

Not just Mr.Smith, the whole world regret not saying thank you enough to the King of Pop for transforming the world and making it a better place.. RIP MJ

This needs to go viral... Michael gave wade and james everything... but now they want more - pure greed! 😡😡😡 They should be ashamed, lying on an innocent man. Michael would be devastated to hear all this...

Why isn't this on tv?? That was beautiful, thankyou

I love the part during "Ghost" rehearsals and Michael says " LaVille lay back down". Just shows how close they were.

Why hasn't this been seen by millions of people? I'll tell you why: The truth is not interesting. The truth is not what most people want to hear. The majority only wants something to gossip about, and that's why they get - and believe - the lies. If only this world would be interested in the truth and not in slandering a successful person. Thank you LaVelle, for sharing your personal story with us. You deserve my utmost respect and I'm proud to have met you once in my life (many many years ago). ❤

3 minutes in and I’m already sobbing😭 I miss him so much

Michael is innocent forever. He was declared innocent of all charges by the court of law.

You know guys, la VELLE is the first person I've actually seen and heard speak convincingly about Michael.J. Jackson ,in a caring way. Please take it easy dude.

I am crying a river watching this documentary. I believe MJ was victimized by his own stardom and was the one most misunderstood and abused by people. My heart breaks missing my beloved Michael.

Mr. LaVelle I cannot Thank You enough for this documentary & for your love, loyalty & friendship to Michael. You are a man of great integrity, I have so much love & respect for you!!

“Pushed me to insanity to get the best from me” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Its officially been a year since this awesome documentary was uploaded.

I will never forget when the news broke of MJ passing...life stood still...his legacy goes on and is stronger now than it has ever been. Blessings to everyone that reads this comment. May your own life be filled with peace and happiness😍

I CANT STOP CRYING EITHER I MISS HIM SO MUCH!! THANK YOU FOR BEING HIS FRIEND!

And that how REAL human emotion looks like and feels like! Lavelle you are a hero for not being afraid, you said you huge thank you to Mike.. no regrets!

I believe had Michael been alive he could’ve created so many opportunities for people .. now that he is gone these bridges are burnt

Can’t believe it’s only 163k views.... it should be viral and shown on TV or movies. People need to hear the true stories. And THANK YOU LaVelle for sharing it. May god bless you.

I’m guessing the one who didn’t like this believes the Leaving Neverland documentary 🙄 Thank you Lavelle for standing up for Michael ❤️🙌🏽🙏🏽

1985: "This man is a myth" 2019: "This man is a myth" 3096: "This man is a myth" Forever and ever

i have watched all of MJ’s live performances and i always noticed you in the background keeping up with michael the entire time, i’m so sorry you lost your very dear friend. he will forever be missed. RIP michael 1958-2009

I like how this points out to his intelligence. This man was a genius and he studied everything he could have easily made money painting his hands were loaded with talents. The freehand sketch he drew of Charlie Chapman...man he knowledge of art.

Ive heard 20% of record sales proceeds still go to the children-related charities. Im so angry that nobody stood up clearly for MJ while still benefiting from MJ's estate.

Already hurts watching this 💔

Soooo hard to watch. At last, someone who really knew this dude. My tears flowing. I grew up with his music. To have his entire life's work with children disrespected, his legacy tarnished, is an absolute shame. MJ knew a lot about the inner dealings of a very wicked industry. When he did "They don't really care about us". I knew time was limited.

Every MJ lover should see this awesome documentary. What talent!!! Gotta love LaVelle!! Rest In Peace Michael

This is the first time in way too long that I've heard someone who was around Michael speak the truth of who he was as a person. I find those who were around him all too often cave to false narratives to play it safe, so much so that I don't recognize the person they're speaking about anymore. As someone who was also close to Michael, I appreciate your words and know that they come from a place of complete truth. The man you speak of is the man I knew too. Thank you for your integrity, for taking the time to make this, and for being his friend.

June 25th 2009 was one of the saddest days in the world thank you LaVelle for this documentary and being a true friend to Michael and telling your story I don't believe those liars not for a minute R.I.P. Michael ❤️❤️

No words will ever describe how much I love and miss Michael - what a rare human being he was, and how precious. Humankind didn't deserve him. Thank you so much for this. God Bless you.

For the first time I heard MJ’s song “they don’t really care about us”when I was probably 7-8 years old since then he was the only one from Hollywood have known and fascinated with.Since then I’m watching him now in my 30’s kind of getting into researching him who he really was…and I do have a strong believe that MJ wasn’t just a “king of pop” but also was a “king of humanity” as well.Thankfully he had some nice people like you while he was surrounded by goons he didn’t know.I believe there were people who didn’t like him getting famous and then when he started gathering all the kindness from the world through his charity for the children was the time for the culprits to use this as an opportunity to destroy his goodwill in the public.When all that they tried didn’t affect his rise finally they had no other ways to stop him than to kill him.I have probably 2 people in the world I adore among which one is MICHAEL will be known for his kindness and humanity in the eyes of true people soul around the world.I’m not an American but I’m an Indian with all my research that I have done filled my eyes in tears to see how brutally MJ was being targeted being alive and even not being alive shows how brutal this world is to all the kind souls we have known in the history,have all been mostly murdered.Love you MJ,you will be alive and immortal.

Cried buckets but 40:21 to 40:23 is what made me laugh 😂😂😍😘😘.People forget Michael was like any regular human,always enjoyed his work and made people around him enjoy it too 😍.No matter how much they try to tarnish his legacy, like Michael said - "Truth will be my salvation".As long as there is planet earth there will be Michael Jackson. Period.✌☮🕊

Thank you Lavelle, for being true friend of Michael. We love you too!

LaVelle, sweet LaVelle! Thank YOU for keeping the legend. You are part of his legacy and we must get the message and passed on to the future generation. You are one of the rare people who we can tell that truly respect MJ. You didn’t sell your soul, I couldn’t expect any different from you. A huge hug from Brasil 🇧🇷

This is how true friends behave. They fight for you for your good name when you cannot fight for yourself. So glad you did this video 🙏 Thank you so so much from the bottom of my heart ❤

I understand when he says that it seems like it was yesterday. I lost my brother 3 years ago and even though the pain goes a little bit away, it's seems like it happened yesterday. It's like it happened a day before but the pain is less. But it never goes away, and time can't cure that.

What an incredible testimonial. As a huge MJ fan I can‘t say thank you enough to you Lavelle!

I came here because it’s been 11 years since we lost Michael, and it feels like yesterday. I didn’t have the opportunity to go see him because i was younger when he died and it’s hurts more, but for us, fans who didn’t have that chance we have to continue his legacy, musically or philanthropic. Thank you so much LaVelle for made this. It meant so much for us, you have everybody respect and love. And yes they have a place on hell, everyone who hurt him. Thank you. 💓

“I’m going to see him.” I bet that fan already bought tickets for the “This Is It” tour. Man, I was also heartbroken when MJ died. When he was murdered.,

Love you Lavelle, thank you for that ❤️🙏🏻🌻

Thank you sir for honoring this earth angel that we all came to know as Michael Jackson. A man who earned the title of King. Thank you for being such a good friend to him. May God bless you always.

Lavelle sir ,God bless you thankyou for sharing. Your the best, your a beautiful soul just like Michael. 😎🙏❤❤❤

10 years and it's still unbelievable. My favourite singer for me from age 5 to 49 and beyond.

Big thank you Lavelle!!! MIchael Jackson taught us a lot and left us a lot of love. Thank you for making us feel today that it continues and will remain here forever between us. GOD BLESS YOU MR. !!!!

I never comment on videos but this is so beautiful, michael will always be with us in our hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️michael is innocent, its a fact❤️❤️

Don't cry La Velle. Your dear friend Michael is watching you. He is seeing how much you loves him. What will you feel if you see Michael again?😊 I am sure he is feeling full now. What a great friend you are.!!!

This is it! He is truly one of the persons who really knew MJ. I love you forever. Your memories will live from generations to generations

Take care, Lavelle, and thank you so much. You brought me to tears ...and you made me smile.

*There's a special place in hell for you* AMEN, LaVelle, amen! Thank you for doing this. Thank you for not letting evil liars get away with tarnishing Michael's legacy of kindness and LOVE. I'm glad he had people like you in his life...I'll miss and love him, for all time ❤

You are the luckiest person in the world i have ever seen bcz you worked with MJ from mid 80s when he set a new trend in dance and music in the world.. before this video i always used to think about the dancers who very often work with MJ... now i am watching you you are amazing Smith Jr I hope if i meet you i will feel that i am with MJ you shared so many memories of MJ's I miss KOP MJ Lives forever

this should be on tv and he should get award for this

Hope the whole World gonna see this doku‼👑

Thank you Lavelle, thank you Michael✌💖

my heart always bleeding for you michael...youre always in my prayers rest in peace dearest..

Thank you for the magic night in 1997 when I was so lucky to see you and Michael in Sheffield. One of the best moments of my life.

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant stop crying! Russia i love MJ

Your breaking my heart more,,happy you got to spend so much time with him,,your a lucky man

Only three minutes and I'm already crying

Such a beautiful and moving documentary . A wonderful tribute from a friend that shows true friendship at its finest!

Michael Jackson, a great artist beyond the century👑💖💖We love Michael Jackson forever 💖💖💖😢😢

You are a brave brave man Lavelle. Hats off to you for speaking up when thousands of others turned their back on this incredible man. You are one of a kind and I bet Michael is smiling down at you and saying 'thankyou'. 🖤

SO HAPPY TO SEE THAT MJ HAD VERY GOOD, HONEST AND TRUE FRIENDS LIKE YOU. WE MJ FANS ARE PROUD AND THANKFUL TO YOU FOR THIS DOCUMENTARY SUPPORTING KOP MR. LAVELLE.

a true friend...bravo

Pure, simple, true and beautiful, Thank You 🙏🏽

Thank you Lavelle! RESPECT

while im watching this my tears begin to fall i know God will prevail everything !

Lies run sprints, truth runs marathons!!!! #MichaelJacksonforever

This is the first documentary I've seen which imparts and transmits a true commemoration. Thanks a lot James, the real Friend! :)

Thank you for still honoring Michael everyday. I felt everything you were saying

This guy is so real! He touched my heart just by his honest self. This we can call real documentary. Not like Leaving Neverland... I see huge difference when I listen to him and to James or Wade.

Thank you lavelle for a real friend and tell the truth! MJ always be my king of pop!❤💘💋💋💋🌻🌻🌻

Thank you Lavelle!! You are Wonderfull!! Michael is Love Forever!!❤✌

This is what should´ve been shown on TV in every country. Maybe you/we should get it on a channel i France and Italy. They aren´t comletely anti-MJ, are they? This should get some attention!! Its absolutely beautiful. You are such a friend LaVelle!! and you did a great job! Thank you so much

Thanks man to do that Mr Lavelle Smith Jr....Sorry Thousand thanks to do that !!!!!! God Bless you to put respect on Jackson name.. you have so big spirit Bro , Long live to you Mr Lavelle Smith and THANKS AGAIN

We need more Lavelle in this days!!!

Thank you thank you thank you Lavelle. While you may not feel you personally thanked Michael enough... I think the gift of this great documentary to his beloved fans would mean more to him than even thanks could!! God bless you!

i cry all along this video!! That is really a sincere feeling and a true friend!

We love you Michael! - Love from Turkey ❤️

We are the same LaVelle, my heart was broken when I learned Michael was dead. I was in Dubai when Michael died. I felt bad because that man has pure heart, he's innocent of all falls alligations, it's about money motivations they are evil. I miss Michael so much. Until now the pain never gone. His legacy remains forever. I will love him until my last breath.

Thank you Mr. Laville !!! ❤

TO ME HE WAS A GIFT FROM GOD!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS YOUR AWESOME!

All my life hoping that MJ is still alive i believed he's hiding. But then i found this😢😢😢😢 It's really hurt😢 but even his friend saying he's gone So i will accept little by little..💔💔

Dear LaVelle, as Michael's fan I always saw you dancing with Him, never pay too much attention to you until I watched this video on Christmas Eve,.During the video I cried in different moments, sometime happy tears other sad tears. First of all I wanted to say thank you to you for this wonderful video, when is about Michael I have no words to express how I feel. As you I wanted to say Thank you to Michael for everything He did to me in my life. In June 2009 I achieved my targets professionally I was ready to meet in person Michael, I had ticket for London on July 24th....I saw him before in Madrid 1992, but I was too young, only 19 years old, and even though I tried to get to him in Man in the mirror song, police took me away from Michael so missed the chance. This time in 2009 I was determined to meet him....I think my history has to be told because there are so many people like me who was blessed and helped by Michael. I was a thirteen girl, who suffered from anorexic and bully at school, failed all subjects at school, with a difficult family situation...lost and suddenly I saw a thriller poster in a video shop window, I was on a bus, then I rented that video time after time...and my whole life started to change...I started to get outstanding grades in all subjects at school.I stopped crying, all my problems dissapeared, I found happyness in Michael's music, I found faith in God through Michael, honesty, caring, magic...all those marvellous values that Michael inspired, my life was full of music and dancing... which I always loved it, He changed completely my life...Eventually I became a primary teacher and nowadays I try my best with children following Michael's teachings. I learned so much from Michael....

Michael is an inspiration. He's like a drug. You just accidentally stumble over a video of him, or you just hear his music somewhere and suddenly you feel this need deep inside to ...just somehow search his name. You are drowning in this rare magic you can't compare this to any other artist, the closeness to the art, the impact that he had on so many other artists and people. He actually touched them far beyond their own imaginations. But the more you get to know about him, the more you drown in this pain, the way this beautiful soul was treated and how unfair this is. I never wished to turn back the time more desperately then when thinking of Michael Jackson's faith. I believe he has a special place wherever he now may be. I believe that all the horrible things that happened to him are not important now. I think he is safe and happy up there. Thank you for this documentary.

They was trying their best to change the way people loved Michael Jackson and using what he loved against him which was kids Thanks for this documentary.

Why isn't this on tv. It needs to be put on tv to destroy LN and help Michael.

LaVelle is I believe the only dancer who participated in all MJ's tours on all legs. BAD, DANGEROUS and HIStory.

Thank you, LaVelle!

Thank you. I'm so touched by the unreleased video. I'm touched to see your dance passion, your true legend of Michael Jackson.

One word to describe both, you Lavelle and this documentary: Marvelous! We can feel your love for Michael and for your work. The only bad thing about this documentary is that it ends. May God bless you Lavelle and a big shout out from Brazil 🇧🇷

#MJInnocent Forever innocent 😇 Rest In Peace ✌️ 😇😇Michael Joseph Jackson😇😇♥️💝💚💚💙💛🌺💕✌️ Thank you for the documentary 🥺