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JANET JACKSON.

JANET JACKSON.

This is my story. My truth.

2022•45m•7.8/10
Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.8/10(22)

The documentary takes viewers through Janet Jackson's life and career, contain never-before-seen footage, and feature home videos from the legendary artist. Jackson discusses her controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime show performance with Justin Timberlake, her father Joe Jackson, the death of her brother Michael Jackson, and more.

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Production

Workerbee, Associated Entertainment Corporation, Lifetime

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 28, 2022

Last Aired

January 29, 2022

Networks

Lifetime, A&E

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Part 1
E1
Part 1
Air date: 2022-01-28
At the age of seven, Janet’s father, tough talking Joe Jackson, puts her to work in the family show. Her father never asked if she wanted to be a performer, so it’s down to Janet to find her own path.
Part 2
E2
Part 2
Air date: 2022-01-28
After two unsuccessful albums and a failed marriage, Janet decides that if she’s going to have a musical career, it will be on her own terms; she has to take control of her life.
Part 3
E3
Part 3
Air date: 2022-01-29
Janet signs multi-million dollar sponsorship contracts, lands leading roles in feature films, and becomes a sex-icon. But with news of Michael’s accusations, her world comes crashing down.
Part 4
E4
Part 4
Air date: 2022-01-29
Following the nipplegate controversy, Janet finds herself blacklisted. Refusing to accept defeat, friends and fans fight for her right to be recognised as a true performing legend.

Cast

Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson

Self

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