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In this March 17, 2005 file photo, Michael Jackson arrives at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif. A judge has approved a deal that will bring Michael Jackson's autobiography, "Moonwalk" back to store shelves.

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Jackson estate: Documentary misled fans

Updated: Thursday, 24 Jun 2010, 2:17 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 24 Jun 2010, 2:11 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The estate of Michael Jackson is taking issue with a documentary that is to debut in Japan on the anniversary of the pop star's death on Friday.

According to a promotional website, the film was shot by Marc Schaffel, a former associate who had a major falling out with Jackson in a messy triThe estate of Michael Jackson is taking issue with a documentary that is to debut in Japan on the anniversary of the pop star's death on Friday.al in which they sued each other four years ago.

In a statement sent to The Associated Press on Thursday, the estate says the film's promoters "misled Michael Jackson's fans" by making it appear as if it were authorized.

The estate says it does not endorse the film and that none of the proceeds will flow to the estate, which benefits his children, mother and charities.

It also said the movie cannot legally use any of Jackson's music.

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