Over 15 years after his death, a biopic on Michael Jackson hits theatres this week, taking on the formidable task of depicting the life of the best-selling solo artist of all time. Or not. Early reviews noted that the film only covers Jackson’s life until the late 80s, after the release of his album Bad . In doing so, Michael sidesteps dealing with Jackson’s life after his spectacular rise, including the multiple allegations of child sex abuse against him. These allegations affected the rest of his career and complicated the legacy of one of the most influential figures in music. The film focuses on the beginnings of Jackson’s career and his relationship with his father. One of the 10 children born to an African-American working-class couple, Joe and Katherine, Jackson and his five brothers displayed signs of musical ability early on. Joe was a steel mill worker, intent on lifting the family out of poverty through musical success, even if it required harsh methods.…