The film is mostly based on the autobiography written by Katherine Jackson, who issued the 1990 autobiography, My Family.

Michael's mother, Katherine Jackson, istheir legal guardian.

Katherine Jackson, along with the rest of the family, attended his memorial which was held on July 7, 2009.

On August 3, 2009, the judge named Katherine Jackson as the children's permanent guardian.

Unfortunately, Katherine Jackson was left with a permanent limp after acquiring polio syndrome in her childhood.

Together, Joseph and Katherine Jackson had ten children.

Certainly the most pointed comment of the reunion came, unexpectedly, from Katherine Jackson, the matriarch.

Katherine Jackson said "Michael gave his entire life to the world through his love, his music and his devotion to healing the planet.

Within five days after Grant was hired, Katherine Jackson was returned to her home.

"I am," Katherine Jackson said when reporters asked if she was pleased with the verdict.