George Michael’s never-before-heard music revealed in ‘highly personal’ documentary – six years after his death
GEORGE Michael’s last project will released this summer — five and a half years after his death.
Freedom Uncut — a highly personal documentary the singer was producing himself — has been finished by his best friend David Austin.
The film aims to shine a light on George’s final years, leading up to his death on Christmas Day 2016.
The feature-length production is set to include appearances from his famous friends, including singers Sir Elton John and Liam Gallagher, comic Ricky Gervais and supermodel Naomi Campbell.
A number of unheard songs and duets from his personal archives will also be included.
Unlike after the passing of fellow superstar Michael Jackson, George’s estate decided not to release any new music after his death.
Marc Allenby, CEO of Trafalgar Releasing, said: “We are proud to be bringing George Michael’s final work to the big screen in this global cinema event.
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“As an artist whose music continues to resonate across generations, this event will be a fitting tribute to George’s life and career, giving fans the opportunity to celebrate communally in cinemas worldwide.”
George picked up five Brits and two Grammy Awards for his music.
He started out in 1982 alongside Andrew Ridgeley in Wham! Despite only releasing two albums, Fantastic and Make it Big, the duo enjoyed international fame.
Mega-hits Club Tropicana, Wake Me Up Before You Go Go and Last Christmas turned George into a household name before the pair split in 1986.
He had already enjoyed solo success with his debut single Careless Whisper, which topped the charts in more than 20 countries in 1984.
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His first solo album, Faith, earned widespread critical acclaim in 1987, His second, Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, contained the smash hit Freedom! ’90 and cemented his place in music royalty.
Despite releasing three more studio albums, and after high-profile brushes with the law, George lived more and more like a recluse.
After a brief appearance at the closing ceremony for the London 2012 Olympics, he completed a series of UK shows. He took to the stage for the final time at Earls Court, central London, that October.
George was just 53 when he was found dead in his bed by his boyfriend Fadi Fawaz at his home in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
His cause of death was recorded as “natural causes, including heart conditions and fatty liver”.
As well as his music legacy, George left behind a £97million fortune. The bulk of his estate was left to his sisters Melanie and Yioda.
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Tragically, Melanie was found dead at her home aged 55 on Christmas Day in 2019 — exactly three years after her brother died.
The documentary film will be released in cinemas on June 22.