George Michael fans get goosebumps as they brand heartbreaking documentary Freedom ‘painful but perfect’
The feature-length film gave a candid insight into the life and career of George from his time in Wham!, through his legal battle with Sony to a latter day comedy sketch with James Corden
GEORGE Michael's posthumous documentary, Freedom, had his fans reminiscing over the late singer's great talent when it aired last night.
The feature-length documentary looked at George's career from his emergence as a pop star in Wham!, through his legal battle with Sony and his latter day Comic Relief car sketch with James Corden.
Unsurprisingly, the documentary stirred up many emotions in fans, ranging from heartbreak over his death to joy at the legacy he left behind.
Comments read on Twitter: "That George Michael documentary...#freedom #channel4 - enlightening and SAD.
"Just watched the fantastic documentary Freedom, a wonderful tribute to a great talent! #GeorgeMichael.
"After last night’s moving documentary who else has got Freedom going round and round in their head? Much missed 😔 #GeorgeMichael.
"My brain & body is still drained after watching #freedom @GeorgeMichael last night. What an absolutely brilliant documentary missed so much💔.
"Hearing #LastChristmas & #DecemberSong this Christmas is going to be so painful this year without @GeorgeMichael 😢#GeorgeMichaelFreedom 💔💙.
"#GeorgeMichael watching this is painful for the soul. I spent many a sad night listening to @GeorgeMichael shared pain, shared hope 💔😢♥️🌹.
"@david__austin Thank you! Freedom was perfect. Felt like George was saying Goodbye to us xx#GeorgeMichael #friendship #GeorgeMichaelFreedom."
Last night's documentary included a late addition from Adele, who recorded her own version of George's Fast Love especially for the film.
The show, on which George was working when he died, featured contributions from stars including Kate Moss, Chris Martin and Naomi Campbell.
But at the 11th hour Adele insisted on entering a studio to capture her version of George’s song Fast Love for the show.
And sources say the diva, who performed a slowed-down cover of the track at the Grammys, may now release it in memory of George, who died last Christmas at 53.
A source said: “Adele did not feature until a very late stage.
“But George’s best friend David Austin, who was making the film with him, asked her if she would be involved and she said yes straight away.
“She was a massive fan and wanted to make sure her tribute was perfect.
“The result was incredible and will be aired during the opening credits.”
Adele, 29 — who received a Brit Award for Best Album from George in 2012 — has credited him as “one of the truest icons” after he inspired her from the age of ten.
