'Michael' star Nia Long on giving Katherine Jackson her due, separating her performance from Angela Bassett's and what she wants to see in a sequel.
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'Michael' star Nia Long on giving Katherine Jackson her due, separating her performance from Angela Bassett's and what she wants to see in a sequel.
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