Mystify: Michael Hutchence (2019)

Mystify: Michael Hutchence: Directed by Richard Lowenstein. With Rosie O’Donnell, Kylie Minogue, Helena Christensen, Bono. A documentary feature about the troubled heart and soul of Michael Hutchence, lead singer and songwriter of INXS.

“…it sets the record straight on public perception.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn his final days, Hutchence was portrayed by the media in the worst of ways. This documentary brings to light the real truth of that time and indeed his life.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe media threw everything but the truth at this story back in the day. They had everyone convinced, but they didnu0026#39;t know the truth.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf anything, it just goes to show how influential the media are. Even me, a boy who lived and breathed the Australian rock band for a decade, was at odds with Hutchence in the mid 90u0026#39;s and the mediau0026#39;s take seemed plausible.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHow wrong they were. Richard Lowenstein has restored the credibility to this fallen idol by populating the years with facts, some of which only came to light during the editing of the documentary.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is an important documentary, especially if youu0026#39;re were or are still an INXS fan. There are also lessons in just how powerful the media are with public perception of celebrities.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe damage that they are responsible for. Iu0026#39;m glad that after 22 years this goes a long way to setting the record straight.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWatch this documentary and celebrate the life of a guy who was a wonderful talent. Because youu0026#39;ve probably forgotten how good he was and also will discover how good a human being he actually was.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThank you for the memories Michael.”