We will finally learn the complete story of Michael Jackson's groundbreaking album, Thriller, in a forthcoming documentary.

Billboard reports the doc is helmed by Sony Music Entertainment and will further celebrate the album's 40th anniversary. Music historian Nelson George has been tapped to direct the film, which has already started production.

"The release of Thriller redefined Michael Jackson, taking him from teen star to adult superstar, who composed memorable songs, sang beautifully and reached the highest level of on-stage performance," said George in a statement. He continued, "The album, and the short films they inspired, created a new template for marrying music and image. It's been a privilege to explore this extraordinary album and revisit its magic."

The upcoming tell-all will look into the album's origins and the effect it had on the music industry, including its influence on the music video format. The documentary will bring to light some never-before-seen interviews and other video content to further demonstrate how Thriller transformed Michael's legacy.

Sony is teaming with Optimum Productions for the work. A release date is forthcoming.

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Superstition said:

Too bad Bruce Swedien, Rod Temperton and MJ have passed, along with James Ingram and who knows how many other session musicians.

Well, thinking about that, it's quite depressing. So many stories that have gone untold probably. But maybe there is archive footage.

Should be good regardless, as long as they get to the meat & potatoes of it, instead of spending 90 minutes heralding record sales.

I wanna know why there weren't videos for everything else. How the fuck "Human Nature" and "PYT" not have a video. None for "The Girl is Mine", yet "Say Say Say" does?? That could've been a great two-parter.

Too bad that Spike Lee didn't make the documentary as he did it for "Bad" & "Off The Wall".