Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” Short Film And Its Iconic Diner Scene
April 01, 2025
The short film for Michael Jackson’s “Beat It” premiered this week in 1983 on MTV. The iconic scene in a diner, labeled the “Special Café”, was filmed in the Skid Row section of Downtown Los Angeles. Though many fans have tried to identify its location, it was replaced by a garage many years ago. Watch the short film in 4K now.