Year Released: 1996 (Released Version).
Directed by: Spike Lee
Starring: Michael Jackson
The first version of this video (called the “Prison Version”)
was banned in some countries as too violent. MTV and VH1 only
allowed the video to be shown after 9 p.m.
In response, Michael released a second video filmed on the streets
of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Ironically, the Brazil video was
reportedly filmed first but was rejected by Michael.
The song also was controversial because of reported anti-Semitic
lyrics. Michael responded by withdrawing HIStory from the market,
changing the words, and re-releasing the album at his own expense.
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