Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson's primary photo
  • The New York Times Presents Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson (Season 1, Episode 10)
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    TV Episode | 69 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

The New York Times Presents

Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson (Season 1, Episode 10)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 69 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

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. "If the culture wars could have a 9/11, it's February 1st, 2004,"...See moreIn 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. "If the culture wars could have a 9/11, it's February 1st, 2004," said one observer. The woman was Janet Jackson, and her career was never the same. The man was Justin Timberlake; his stardom only grew. The New York Times examines the racial and cultural currents that collided on the Super Bowl stage, and explores how the incident impacted one of the most successful pop musicians in history. Written by Anonymous See less
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85 cast members
Name Known for
Janet Jackson
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Justin Timberlake
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Tito Jackson
Self - Janet's Brother, Member of the Jackson 5 Self - Janet's Brother, Member of the Jackson 5   See fewer
Danyel Smith
Self - Former Editor in Chief of Billboard magazine Self - Former Editor in Chief of Billboard magazine   See fewer
Cathy Hughes
Self - Founder, Urban One Inc. Self - Founder, Urban One Inc.   See fewer
Michael Musto
Self - Columnist, the Village Voice Self - Columnist, the Village Voice   See fewer
Chris Molanphy
Self - Music Charts Analyst, Slate Self - Music Charts Analyst, Slate   See fewer
Jesus Garber
Self - Former Head of Promotions, A&M Records Self - Former Head of Promotions, A&M Records   See fewer
Touré
Self - Music Journalist, Rolling Stone Self - Music Journalist, Rolling Stone   See fewer
Jenna Wortham
Self - Reporter, the New York Times Self - Reporter, the New York Times   See fewer
Marc Lamont Hill
Self - Media Professor, Temple University Self - Media Professor, Temple University   See fewer
Sam Brownback
Self - Former Senator, Republican of Kansas (as Sen. Sam Brownback) Self - Former Senator, Republican of Kansas (as Sen. Sam Brownback)   See fewer
Tim Winter
Self - President, Parents Television and Media Council Self - President, Parents Television and Media Council   See fewer
Shannon Holland
Self - Author, The Offending Breast Self - Author, The Offending Breast   See fewer
Salli Frattini
Self - Former Senior Vice President, MTV Self - Former Senior Vice President, MTV   See fewer
Alan Light
Self - Music Journalist, Sirius XM Host Self - Music Journalist, Sirius XM Host   See fewer
Matt Serletic
Self - Former CEO, Virgin Records Self - Former CEO, Virgin Records   See fewer
Jim Steeg
Self - Director, NFL Special Events Self - Director, NFL Special Events   See fewer
Paul Tagliabue
Self - NFL Commissioner 1989 - 2006 Self - NFL Commissioner 1989 - 2006   See fewer
Rachel Abrams
Self - Reporter, the New York Times Self - Reporter, the New York Times   See fewer
Beth McCarthy-Miller
Self - Director, 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show Self - Director, 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show   See fewer
Ron Roecker
Self - VP of Communications, the Recording Company Self - VP of Communications, the Recording Company   See fewer
Andy Levin
Self - Chief Legal Officer, Clear Channel Self - Chief Legal Officer, Clear Channel   See fewer
TJ Jackson
Self - Janet's Nephew, Member of 3T Self - Janet's Nephew, Member of 3T   See fewer
Taj Jackson
Self - Janet's Nephew, Member of 3T Self - Janet's Nephew, Member of 3T   See fewer
*NSYNC
Themselves (archive footage) Themselves (archive footage)   See fewer
Clay Aiken
Self - Singer (archive footage) Self - Singer (archive footage)   See fewer
Bono
Self - U2 (archive footage) Self - U2 (archive footage)   See fewer
Brent Bozell
Self - Founder, Parents Television and Media Council (archive footage) Self - Founder, Parents Television and Media Council (archive footage)   See fewer
Richard Branson
Self - CEO of Virgin Records (archive footage) Self - CEO of Virgin Records (archive footage)   See fewer
Pat Buchanan
Self - Conservative Pundit (archive footage) Self - Conservative Pundit (archive footage)   See fewer
Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Self - Rapper (archive footage) Self - Rapper (archive footage)   See fewer
Anderson Cooper
Self - Host, Anderson Live (archive footage) Self - Host, Anderson Live (archive footage)   See fewer
Don Cornelius
Self - Host, Soul Train (archive footage) Self - Host, Soul Train (archive footage)   See fewer
Katie Couric
Self - Host, Today (archive footage) Self - Host, Today (archive footage)   See fewer
Barbara Cubin
Self - Rep. from Wyoming (archive footage) Self - Rep. from Wyoming (archive footage)   See fewer
Carson Daly
Self - Host, MTV Daily (archive footage) Self - Host, MTV Daily (archive footage)   See fewer
Ellen DeGeneres
Self - Actress, Ellen (archive footage) Self - Actress, Ellen (archive footage)   See fewer
Mike Douglas
Self - Host, the Mike Douglas Show (archive footage) Self - Host, the Mike Douglas Show (archive footage)   See fewer
Jakob Dylan
Self - Musician (archive footage) Self - Musician (archive footage)   See fewer
Jimmy Fallon
Self - Host, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (archive footage) Self - Host, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon (archive footage)   See fewer
Roger Goodell
Self - NFL Executive (archive footage) Self - NFL Executive (archive footage)   See fewer
Tipper Gore
Self - PMRC (archive footage) Self - PMRC (archive footage)   See fewer
Merv Griffin
Self - Host, Merv Griffin Show (archive footage) Self - Host, Merv Griffin Show (archive footage)   See fewer
Lester Holt
Self - Anchor, MSNBC (archive footage) Self - Anchor, MSNBC (archive footage)   See fewer
Jackson 5
Themselves (archive footage) Themselves (archive footage)   See fewer
Joe Jackson
Self - Janet's Father (archive footage) Self - Janet's Father (archive footage)   See fewer
Michael Jackson
Self - Janet's Brother, Member of the Jackson 5 (archive footage) Self - Janet's Brother, Member of the Jackson 5 (archive footage)   See fewer
Magic Johnson
Self - Former NBA Player (archive footage) Self - Former NBA Player (archive footage)   See fewer
Tom Jones
Self - Singer (archive footage) Self - Singer (archive footage)   See fewer
Mel Karmazin
Self - Viacom, President & COO (archive footage) Self - Viacom, President & COO (archive footage)   See fewer
Kid Rock
Self - Musician (archive footage) Self - Musician (archive footage)   See fewer
Larry King
Self - Host, Larry King Live (archive footage) Self - Host, Larry King Live (archive footage)   See fewer
Chris Kirkpatrick
Self - *NSYNC (archive footage) Self - *NSYNC (archive footage)   See fewer
Matt Lauer
Self - Host, Today (archive footage) Self - Host, Today (archive footage)   See fewer
David Letterman
Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage) Self - Host, Late Show with David Letterman (archive footage)   See fewer
Wayne Scot Lukas
Self - Janet's Stylist (archive footage) Self - Janet's Stylist (archive footage)   See fewer
Madonna
Self - Singer (archive footage) Self - Singer (archive footage)   See fewer
Bob McNair
Self - Houston Texans Owner (archive footage) Self - Houston Texans Owner (archive footage)   See fewer
Maria Menounos
Self - Host of Extra (archive footage) Self - Host of Extra (archive footage)   See fewer
Janice Min
Self - Editor, Us Weekly (archive footage) Self - Editor, Us Weekly (archive footage)   See fewer
Leslie Moonves
Self - Chairman / CEO, CBS (archive footage) Self - Chairman / CEO, CBS (archive footage)   See fewer
Megan Mullally
Self - Actress (archive footage) Self - Actress (archive footage)   See fewer
Nelly
Self - Rapper (archive footage) Self - Rapper (archive footage)   See fewer
Conan O'Brien
Self - Host, Late Night with Conan O'Brien (archive footage) Self - Host, Late Night with Conan O'Brien (archive footage)   See fewer
Rosie O'Donnell
Self - Host, the Rosie O'Donnell Show (archive footage) Self - Host, the Rosie O'Donnell Show (archive footage)   See fewer
Michael Powell
Self - Former Head of the FCC (archive footage) Self - Former Head of the FCC (archive footage)   See fewer
Dan Quayle
Self - Former Vice President of the United States (archive footage) Self - Former Vice President of the United States (archive footage)   See fewer
Chris Rock
Self - Actor & Comedian (archive footage) Self - Actor & Comedian (archive footage)   See fewer
Diana Ross
Self - American Music Awards (archive footage) Self - American Music Awards (archive footage)   See fewer
Bobby Rush
Self - Rep. from Illinois (archive footage) Self - Rep. from Illinois (archive footage)   See fewer
Jessica Simpson
Self - Actress & Singer (archive footage) Self - Actress & Singer (archive footage)   See fewer
Christian Slater
Self - Actor (archive footage) Self - Actor (archive footage)   See fewer
Britney Spears
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Howard Stern
Self - Host, the Howard Stern Show (archive footage) Self - Host, the Howard Stern Show (archive footage)   See fewer
Jon Stewart
Self - Host, the Daily Show (archive footage) Self - Host, the Daily Show (archive footage)   See fewer
Lee Terry
Self - Rep. from Nebraska (archive footage) Self - Rep. from Nebraska (archive footage)   See fewer
Fred Upton
Self - Chairman, Telecommunications & Internet Subcommittee (archive footage) Self - Chairman, Telecommunications & Internet Subcommittee (archive footage)   See fewer
Barbara Walters
Self - Host, The View (archive footage) Self - Host, The View (archive footage)   See fewer
Ed Whitfield
Self - Rep. from Kentucky (archive footage) Self - Rep. from Kentucky (archive footage)   See fewer
Robin Williams
Self - Actor & Comedian (archive footage) Self - Actor & Comedian (archive footage)   See fewer
Wendy Williams
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Heather Wilson
Self - Rep. from New Mexico (archive footage) Self - Rep. from New Mexico (archive footage)   See fewer
Oprah Winfrey
Self - Host, Oprah (archive footage) Self - Host, Oprah (archive footage)   See fewer
René Elizondo
Self - Janet's Ex-Husband (archive footage) (uncredited) Self - Janet's Ex-Husband (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
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