August 29, 2009
Saturday would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday. After weeks spent mourning the loss of the King of Pop, it's time to celebrate his life. If you're in New York, you should head to Prospect Park where filmmaker Spike Lee is throwing his childhood idol a birthday party — Brooklyn style. Host Scott Simon talks with the filmmaker about his birthday bash for the pop star.
Saturday would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday. After weeks spent mourning the loss of the King of Pop, it's time to celebrate his life. If you're in New York, you should head to Prospect Park where filmmaker Spike Lee is throwing his childhood idol a birthday party — Brooklyn style. Host Scott Simon talks with the filmmaker about his birthday bash for the pop star.
Audio for this story from Weekend Edition Saturday will be available at approx. 12:00 p.m. ET
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Podcast of this interview can be heard at link above after 12 P.M.
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