Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson (2021): cast, story & where to watch

2021 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2021, Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson is a music and documentary film directed by Jodi Gomes, running about 69 minutes.

What it’s about. In 2004, a culture war was brewing when the Super Bowl halftime show audience saw a white man expose a Black woman's breast for 9/16ths of a second. A national furor ensued. The woman was Janet Jackson, and her career was never the same.

Who’s in it. Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson stars Justin Timberlake as Self (archive footage), Janet Jackson as Self (archive footage), Tito Jackson as Self and Beth McCarthy-Miller as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson page.

If you liked it. Fans of Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson (2021)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson worth watching?
Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson?
Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson stars Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Tito Jackson, Beth McCarthy-Miller and Marc Lamont Hill.
When was Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson released?
Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.