George Michael: Portrait of an Artist (DVD), Peccadillo Pictures, Documentary

Still in his teens in 1981 when he partnered in the pop duo Wham!, George Michael quickly ascended to the crest of the charts, and stayed there through the decade with the act and as a solo while his songs helped define the era. The sex-god facade, however, masked a turbulent inner life, as a late '90s lewdness arrest brought him to come out as gay, and fast living helped spur his death in 2016 at 53. His life as musician and philanthropist is limned here through interviews with friends and famous fans. 94 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free