It is cold and the wind is howling, but this is exactly where we wanted to be - standing in a line, with hundreds of other fans, anxiously waiting to see the last performance video of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

As you look around, you see fans wearing Michael memorabilia and outfits duplicating what Michael wore.  The mood is excited and there is a sense of community as fans shared their stories and remembrances of how Michael and his music touched their lives.  There were young children wearing sparkling gloves on one hand, and a Grandmother sporting a Thriller t-shirt and Fedora hat.  Everyone had a specific remembrance of Michael, and many carried Michael memorabilia they had collected over the years.  There was a sense of family for that brief period of time as we waited to enter the theater,

The movie is visually stunning and Kenny Ortega, the director, did a remarkable job in integrating the footage of Michael's rehearsals into one fluid performance. The visual effects, dance moves and pyrotechnics are like nothing that has been attempted by any performer  to date.  This would be the show like no other.  Sadly, Michael passed before the show could 'go on", but happily his fans can enjoy what could have been in this remarkable documentary-style tribute to Michael.

As moviegoers left the theater, there was no sense of urgency to leave.  Groups of fans, many strangers, stayed to talk about Michael and share their thoughts of what they had just seen.  People were lined up waiting for their turn to take their pictures next to the movie posters.  Again, there was a sense of family.

What I will take away from this film, aside from Michael's musical genius, is his kindness and humility.  There was never a harsh or irritated tone in Michael's words.  Each suggestion or criticism uttered by Michael was prefaced by the words "with love".  immediately followed by "thank you", two words that are definitely underused in today's world.

My memories of  Michael will always be that of a truly gifted performer, but an amazingly loving and kind human being.