Michael Jackson who set records this year with a hit documentary and companion album, as well as selling millions of his albums, has been awarded for the documentary focused on the final days of his life, This Is It. The African-American Film Critics Association awarded Michael Jackson a special achievement award.  

According to the LA Times, This Is It, was also among the association's top 10 films of 2009. "Besides “Precious,” the organization’s list of top 10 films are “The Princess and the Frog,” “Up in the Air,” “The Hurt Locker,” “This Is It,” “American Violet,” “Goodbye Solo,” “Medicine for Melancholy,” “Good Hair” and “Up.”  

Congratulations to MJ and all those involved in bringing This Is It to life. MJ will be missed, but his legacy will live forever.  

In other MJ news, the King of Pop will be awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2010 Grammy Awards. It will be MJ's 14th Grammy, and according to reports, This Is It will be eligible for nomination in 2011.  

This Is It will be released in January, and is available for pre-order!  

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