Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson

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Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson is a 2021 American documentary television film, directed by Jodi Gomes and produced by Left/Right.

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Summary

The film focuses on the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy in which Justin Timberlake partially exposed American singer Janet Jackson's breast during Timberlake and Jackson's live performance at the end of the halftime show, resulting in substantial backlash against Jackson. [1]

Reception

The documentary premiered on November 19, 2021 as an episode of The New York Times Presents . [2] The film was reviewed positively by IndieWire. [3]

Accolades

Outstanding Arts, Culture or Entertainment Coverage - News and Documentary Emmy Awards (won) [4] [5] [6]

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References

  1. "Janet Jackson Doc 'Malfunction' Is Strangely Shortsighted". Time.com. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  2. Karu F. Daniels (November 2, 2021). "Documentary about Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake's 2004 Super Bowl malfunction underway". New York Daily News . Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  3. Lopez, Kristen (2021-11-17). "'Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson' Review: NYT Doc Reveals Halftime Scandal's Misogyny". IndieWire.com. Retrieved 2021-11-22.
  4. Moreau, Jordan (July 12, 2022). "Emmys 2022: Complete Nominations List". Variety . Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  5. "NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 43RD ANNUAL NEWS & DOCUMENTARY EMMY® AWARDS" (PDF). National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences . July 28, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
  6. "WINNERS FOR THE NEWS CATEGORIES OF THE 43rd ANNUAL NEWS & DOCUMENTARY EMMY® AWARDS ANNOUNCED" (PDF). National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences . September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2022.