- Network: FX
- Series Premiere Date: Nov 19, 2021
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The New York Times Presents: Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet JacksonYour Score0 out of 10User ScoreNo user score yet- Awaiting 1 more rating
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Nov 23, 2021Who still has questions about an errant boob? Who needs a documentary to clear this up? What a stupid take on a completely nothing-burger of a topic. They could have just as easily donated the money they wasted on this to charity and we'd all have been better for it.
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What it shows us, what it leaves out and which important opportunities it misses are more concerning, all of which are why this hour disappoints more than it enlightens or activate the viewer.
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While the furor merits an audit, and Malfunction delivers some trenchant insights, its disjointedness, limited access and myopia in exploring the political implications of the incident nicknamed “Nipplegate” keep it from reaching the same heights as its predecessors.
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What is notably missing is an account from Jackson herself. ... While some moments offer enlightening context, Malfunction still leaves the viewer with shards of a story that only the artist can reasonably glue together. It ends up serving as more of a platform for Timberlake’s potential redemption (yes, even with the inclusion of some apt criticism), which feels like an especially egregious outcome that raises questions about who this documentary is for.