Jack Osbourne making Ozzy documentary

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Jack Osbourne has revealed that he is filming a documentary about his father Ozzy.

Jack, 22, claimed the public is not aware of his dad's true personality, arguing that MTV reality show The Osbournes misrepresented him.

"My dad's not an idiot - he's nothing short of a genius," Jack told Rolling Stone. "He does have huge flaws, and we're trying to really paint an honest picture of that.

"I think The Osbournes, to a degree, tarnished the public's perception of my dad as a bit of a senile, funny, bumbling guy.

"My dad can be that guy, but it's not him. I think that almost discredited who he is as an artist."

The project, which is expected to be previewed at Ozzfest 2009, will feature interviews with Ozzy's Black Sabbath bandmates.