Michael Peters personally owned Emmy award for his choreography of the closing ceremonies for ''Liberty Weekend'', broadcast on ABC on 6 July 1986 to commemorate the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. One of the most accomplished choreographers in modern history, Peters is best known for his work with Michael Jackson in choreographing the ''Beat It'' and ''Thriller'' music videos, as well as the Broadway musical ''Dreamgirls'' and numerous films including ''Whats' Love Got to Do with It''.
Full size Emmy award measures 7.5'' in diameter across the base and 15'' tall. Plaque reads ''1986-1987 Primetime Emmy Awards / Outstanding Achievement in Choreography / Michael Peters / Liberty Weekend - Closing Ceremonies / July 6, 1986 / ABC''. Some tarnishing and cracking to gold plating. Overall very good condition.