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Did you know? Michael Jackson was denied permission by the authorities to shoot a music video in Brazil, but the local mafia made it possible

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Did you know? Michael Jackson was denied permission by the authorities to shoot

Michael Jackson requested permission from the Brazilian government to film the music video for the song "They Don't Care About Us" in the so-called 'favela' Santa Marta neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro and in the Pelourinho neighborhood of Salvador in 1996.

The government rejected the request, fearing that the video clip would highlight poverty and damage Brazil's image, especially as Rio was bidding to host the 2004 Olympic Games.

Despite the ban, Jackson and director Spike Lee continued filming. Local drug lord Marcinho VP, a Jackson fan, reportedly provided security for the shoot in the favela, ensuring peace and quiet, all for free.

Did you know? Michael Jackson was denied permission by the authorities to shoot Did you know? Michael Jackson was denied permission by the authorities to shoot

(In the photo: mobster Marcinho VP)

This protection allowed filming to continue despite the lack of official support, and the music video was completed, showing the conditions of the favela and featuring the Afro-Brazilian band 'Olodum'. /Adapted from Pamphlet

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