Michael
2026 · Music · Drama
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Sexual Healing
Directed by
Julien Temple
A look at the last years of Marvin Gaye's life, from his parting ways with Motown and self-imposed exile to Europe, to his relationship with Freddy Cousaert, the promoter who guided the singer through the recording of his biggest-selling album, Midnight Love. — "Sexual Healing" began filming in 2013, but production was shut down 9 weeks into the 12-week shoot when financing collapsed. The film was never completed.
The story
A look at the last years of Marvin Gaye's life, from his parting ways with Motown and self-imposed exile to Europe, to his relationship with Freddy Cousaert, the promoter who guided the singer through the recording of his biggest-selling album, Midnight Love. — "Sexual Healing" began filming in 2013, but production was shut down 9 weeks into the 12-week shoot when financing collapsed. The film was never completed.
Cast
Jesse L. MartinMarvin Gaye
Brendan GleesonFreddy Cousaert
S. Epatha MerkersonAlberta Gay
Clarke PetersHarvey Fuqua
Vicky KriepsEugenie Vis
Dwight HenryMarvin Gay Sr.
Rowena KingMarilyn
Elarica JohnsonJanis Gaye
Hana Sofia LopesThe groupie
Dean GregoryMusic Journalist
Julian NestMusic Journalist
Martyn BergAdvertising Executive
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