JANET JACKSON.

Name: JANET JACKSON.
Genre: Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary, Music
Released: January 28, 2022
Rating: 59

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Lifetime | A&E | Release Date: January 28, 2022

Summary: The four-hour, two-night documentary about the life and career of Janet Jackson airs on both Lifetime and A&E.

Genre(s): Movie/Mini-Series, Documentary, Music

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S1:E4. Part 4
Air Date: January 29, 2022
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S1:E3. Part 3
Air Date: January 29, 2022
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S1:E2. Part 2
Air Date: January 28, 2022

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The Guardian Simran Hans

Jan 31, 2022

Season 1 Review: The documentary’s real coup is the archive material Jackson and director Ben Hirsch pull from a decade’s worth of home videos shot by her ex-husband, music video director René Elizondo Jr. ... Jackson is ultimately in charge of the documentary’s candour, but she frequently uses her friends, family and colleagues to speak for her. Read full review

Melanie McFarland

Jan 28, 2022

Season 1 Review: In the main, the two hours provided for review strike a balance between introspection, rumination, and elation. Read full review

Richard Roeper

Jan 27, 2022

Season 1 Review: “Janet Jackson.” is a no-frills, straightforward documentary and justifiably so, as Jackson’s story makes for riveting drama without any unnecessary directorial flourishes. Janet comes across as thoughtful, passionate, warmhearted and open. Read full review

Lovia Gyarkye

Jan 28, 2022

Season 1 Review: The four-hour documentary special (of which critics received the first two episodes) is a work of uneven personal storytelling, an attempt by the legendary star to wrest control of her narrative from the grips of public discourse. Read full review

Jon Caramanica

Jan 31, 2022

Season 1 Review: “Janet Jackson” is a sanctioned documentary with the feel of a YouTube news clip aggregation. Jackson is interviewed extensively, but largely provides play-by-play, rarely color commentary. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

Jan 28, 2022

Season 1 Review: Throughout, Janet Jackson doesn’t tell you everything, but she tells you just enough that you can make inferences, even ones she doesn’t intend. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Jan 28, 2022

Season 1 Review: Jackson’s iron grip on “Janet Jackson” has produced an initial two chapters that are feather-light on revelations. That first half is an authorized autobiography in the worst way: empty, glossy, bloated and wholly indifferent to what other people might find interesting about its subject. Read full review

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thegetaway

Feb 9, 2022

What a moving, transcendent documentary about the Queen of Pop, Janet Jackson. I have not seen a documentary this good in a while, one that invites you in and is stripped of all pretence. Do yourself a favour and go watch this documentary. It is essential viewing. It also shows a very humanWhat a moving, transcendent documentary about the Queen of Pop, Janet Jackson. I have not seen a documentary this good in a while, one that invites you in and is stripped of all pretence. Do yourself a favour and go watch this documentary. It is essential viewing. It also shows a very human side to her brother, Michael Jackson, a side that is often ignored as people try to present him as a monster. But truth prevails. And, most importantly, this documentary reveals what a truly gifted and once in a lifetime artist Janet Jackson was.… Expand

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phonibraxton

Nov 7, 2022

What "Queen of Pop"? Janet Jackson was undeniably a pop staple in the 80's and 90's but her fall from grace is one that has been chronicled very well with her decrease in popularity in the 2000's. Madonna on the other hand has to this day delivered hit album after hit album now there is theWhat "Queen of Pop"? Janet Jackson was undeniably a pop staple in the 80's and 90's but her fall from grace is one that has been chronicled very well with her decrease in popularity in the 2000's. Madonna on the other hand has to this day delivered hit album after hit album now there is the True Queen of Pop.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 28, 2022
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  S1:E4. Part 4
  Air Date: January 29, 2022
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  S1:E3. Part 3
  Air Date: January 29, 2022
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  S1:E2. Part 2
  Air Date: January 28, 2022
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  S1:E1. Part 1
  Air Date: January 28, 2022