The life and legacy of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, took center stage at a screening of the film “Michael.” The event honored the Sonic Boom of the South marching band for its collaboration with filmmakers on a recent promotional video. The B&B Northpark 14 theatre was filled with Jacksonians of all ages eager for the film’s release.
Briana McElroy, a Jackson native and executive vice president and head of worldwide digital marketing at Lionsgate, facilitated the partnership. She featured the Sonic Boom alongside two other HBCU bands—Florida A&M and Southern University—for the movie’s promotion. McElroy’s family attended the premiere, including her daughter, Nola, who celebrated her mother’s work on the project.
Interim President of Jackson State University Denise Gregory joined students at the event, wearing an outfit inspired by Michael Jackson. Gregory emphasized the importance of supporting student endeavors…