Janet Jackson Documentary Release Date: Everything You Need To Know
3 min readJanet Jackson, one of the highest-paid singers of the music industry is all set to release her own documentary. The documentary, titled ‘Janet Jackson documentary’ will be her professional and personal life. It will be premiere on January 28, 2022, on A&E and Lifetime.
Janet Jackson Documentary Releases On January 28
Janet Jackson’s documentary is a two-night, 4-hour documentary revolving around the singer’s life and career. The extended trailer for the same was on big-screen on January 1, 2022. The documentary will be airing on A&E and Lifetime on January 28, 2022. Director Ben Hirsh and executive producers Janet Jackson and Randy Jackson helm the project co-produced by Workerbee and Associated Entertainment Corporation.
It is a two-part documentary. Part 1 of the documentary will air on January 28, 2022, on A&E and Lifetime at 8 pm ET. Part two will release on January 29, 2022, at the same time.
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Janet Jackson’s documentary will present raw, unfiltered footage of Janet Jackson narrating her struggles through the documentary. It even covers the controversies she faced during the course of her career. Moreover, there are speculations that she will take her fans into a rollercoaster ride full of emotions through this documentary. Janet has always kept her private life away from the limelight. However, she believes she needs to open up about her private life.
When Janet Jackson was approached to comment about the same, she said “It’s just something that needs to be done.” This indicates that the singer is finally ready to reveal aspects of her private and professional life. Moreover, she believes that this documentary is the right approach.
Janet Jackson’s Story Revealed
There is more to Janet Jackson’s life than what meets the eye. The trailer of the Janet Jackson documentary suggests that it will reveal some of her life-defining moments.
Some of these include the death of her brother Michael Jackson and her journey into motherhood. The trailer also features her controversial performance with Justin Timberlake, Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2004. Sources reveal that the documentary involves exclusive interviews with her family, home videos, and archived footage. Moreover, over five years were spent making the two-part documentary, starting in 2018.
Her mother Katherine Jackson and her siblings Rebbie and Tito will appear in the documentary. Near the beginning of the documentary’s production, her father Joe Jackson passed away. The documentary will also feature James DeBarge, Q-Tip, and Jermaine Dupri, her ex-husband and ex-boyfriends, respectively. One episode will explore the birth of her secret baby with her ex-husband James DeBarge.
Moreover, many of her friends and other celebrities will make an appearance in the show. Some of them include Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey Ciara, Janelle Monae, Teyana Taylor, Regina King, Samuel L. Jackson, and Whoopi Goldberg.
The Janet Jackson documentary marks the 40th anniversary of her first album. There are rumors that the documentary might soon stream on streaming platforms, most probably on Hulu.