George Michael fans have praised the late singer’s new documentary, George Michael: Freedom, sharing their emotional responses online.
Freedom premiered on Channel 4 last night and was welcomed by an outpouring of love and gratitude from viewers. The documentary was co-directed by Michael and his manager, David Austin, and served as the legendary singer’s final ever work. Freedom focussed on telling his story featuring the ’90s period which saw the release of his Listen Without Prejudice album, taking Sony Music to court, and the lost his lover, Anselmo Feleppa, to AIDS.
The film included contributions from Mark Ronson, Mary J Blige, Liam Gallagher, Nile Rodgers, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Tony Bennett, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, James Corden, Ricky Gervais, and more.
The whole documentary is available to watch back here on 4OD. See the trailer and the fans responses below.
Such a sad loss. The music, the songwriter, the performer, the man, the philanthropist, the legend. Gone way too soon #georgemichaelfreedom
— Dave C (@daveblue9) October 16, 2017
One of the most iconic songwriters I’ve had the pleasure to listen to then; now & forever ❤#GeorgeMichaelFreedom pic.twitter.com/ppnoT0gF01
— Theresia J. Crosby (@theresjenn) October 16, 2017
A brilliant documentary, wept like a baby at the end. What a sad reminder of another musical genius we’ve lost ? #GeorgeMichaelFreedom
— Joanne O’Keefe (@taffswelljo) October 16, 2017
In tears after watching #GeorgeMichaelFreedom. Miss him more than ever. But oh what a legacy to leave behind.
— Joanne Taylor (@jtdimple) October 17, 2017
After watching #GeorgeMichaelFreedom last night, sobbing my tribute is strutting down the train platform to Freedom! Icon, never forgotten
— Martin Conroy (@martconroy) October 17, 2017
Started the morning by watching the end of #GeorgeMichaelFreedom
A Different Corner gets me every time ?— Louise Beardsley?? (@LouBeardsley) October 17, 2017
The only music I’m listening to today is good oleeeee George!!! #GeorgeMichaelFreedom ⭐️?⭐️ pic.twitter.com/Sch9hQaZph
— Chlo (@ChloeSitton) October 17, 2017
That was painful but perfect #GeorgeMichaelFreedom ??????????????
— Lill (@lainey42) October 16, 2017
#GeorgeMichaelFreedom – An insight into one of the most important & honest artists of our time. Talented, Brave, Committed and Everlasting.
— Joe McGlue (@JoeMcGlue) October 16, 2017
What a great film. Learned a lot about an extremely talented and tortured soul. @GeorgeMichael @Channel4 #GeorgeMichaelFreedom
— Emma Bearpark (@EmBearpark) October 16, 2017
That was utterly breathtaking. Thank you so much! I miss you every day. #GeorgeMichaelFreedom
— Ellie (@Stormkeeper_) October 16, 2017
Back in September, George Michael’s first posthumous track ‘Fantasy‘ was released featuring Chic‘s Nile Rodgers. The track is set to appear on the reissue of ‘Listen without Prejudice/MTV Unplugged‘ which will arrive 20th October.
