HBCU Star Jamal Henderson Shines in Michael Jackson Biopic

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The new Michael Jackson biopic is lighting up theaters, and it's got strong HBCU roots.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, a former HBCU standout, the film stars Tennessee State University alum,

Jamal Henderson, as remain Jackson. Henderson's bringing that authentic Jackson 5 energy to the screen right now.

At Tennessee State, Henderson was deep in student leadership with collegiate 105 beta sigma fraternity.

He credits the school for building his independence, pushing him away from home comforts to handle any challenge with real confidence and self-reliance.

To nail the role, Henderson put in months of grind, pouring over performance videos and interviews to capture your mains moves.

He even picked up bass guitar lessons to make those stage moments feel spot on.

Rehearsals hit a high when he first watched Christopher Jackson glide through Billie Jean.

The room buzzed with magic, firing Henderson up to double his effort and not let the team down.

With Fuqua and Henderson repping HBCU pride, Michael shows how that education fuels big leak success, catch it while it's packing houses.