JANET JACKSON.
Lifetime | A&E | Release Date: January 28, 2022
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
59
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 12 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
7
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
The GuardianSimran HansJan 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
80
SalonMelanie McFarlandJan 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
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperJan 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
70
DeciderJohnny Loftus Jan 28, 2022
Season 1 Review: Janet Jackson’s reticence to reveal herself is well known, especially when it comes to her personal life, so this doc’s access is very much without precedent. But it’s also revealing in its wealth of incredible archival footage. Read full review
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