Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Official Video)

Billie Jean was the first short film made for Thriller, directed by Steve Barron. It was the first video by a black artist to receive heavy rotation on MTV and later ranked among the network’s 100 greatest music videos. The film features a paparazzo attempting to photograph Jackson as he dances through an urban landscape, with a specially created set of steps and sidewalk tiles that light up under his feet, showcasing his signature moves such as spinning and toe‑landing. The choreography was described by Barron as extraordinary and instinctive, and the film’s impact was recognized with its induction into the Music Video Producers Hall of Fame in 1992 and ranking as the 35th greatest music video by MTV in 1999.