George Michael: A Different Story 8:45pm • Oct 3 • the Guild

The extremely private George Michael candidly talks about his life and career in this riveting documentary. Michael leads us through his professional and private highs and lows, from his humble beginnings, to pop fame with Wham! followed by solo superstardom and the zenith of his fame, to the legal battles with his label and the infamous public toilet incident. Reunited for their first on-camera interview in twenty years, Michael and his Wham! partner Andrew Ridgeley discuss working together and the band’s farewell concert. Moving on, George talks about going solo and becoming a bona fide pop icon, and the challenge of balancing his personal and professional lives. He talks openly about his brazilian boyfriend, Anselmo, and the tragic end to their incredible relationship when Anselmo died of AIDS. Featuring performance footage and interviews including Elton John, Mariah Carey, Sting and Boy George. (UK, 2005,100 min, dir: Southan Morris)