Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson

2021 film directed by Jodi Gomes

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

## Summary

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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

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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

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

## References

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1. ^ "Janet Jackson Doc 'Malfunction' Is Strangely Shortsighted". Time. 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.

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Janet Jackson

* Albums
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* Videography
* Filmography
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Studio albums|

* Janet Jackson
* Dream Street
* Control
* Rhythm Nation 1814
* Janet
* The Velvet Rope
* All for You
* Damita Jo
* 20 Y.O.
* Discipline
* Unbreakable

Compilation albums|

* Design of a Decade: 1986–1996
* Number Ones
* Icon: Number Ones
* Japanese Singles Collection

Remix albums|

* Control: The Remixes
* Janet Remixed

Video releases|

* Rhythm Nation 1814
* The Velvet Rope Tour: Live in Concert
* Live in Hawaii
* From Janet to Damita Jo

Tours|

* Rhythm Nation World Tour 1990
* Janet World Tour
* The Velvet Rope Tour
* All for You Tour
* Rock Witchu Tour
* Number Ones, Up Close and Personal
* Unbreakable World Tour
* State of the World Tour
* A Special 30th Anniversary Celebration of Rhythm Nation
* Together Again

Residencies|

* Metamorphosis
* Las Vegas

Related articles|

* True You
* Janet Jackson as a gay icon
* Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show (controversy)
* René Elizondo Jr.
* Jackson family
* Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson
* Janet Jackson (documentary TV series)

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