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- “Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson” debuts November 19 at 10 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu.
- The documentary covers the cultural reaction to Jackson’s 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance.
- A subscription to ad-supported Hulu costs $7/month, and a subscription to ad-free Hulu costs $13/month.
“Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson” premieres on November 19 at 10 p.m. ET on FX and the Hulu streaming service. The program is being released as part of “The New York Times Presents” series of documentaries.
Directed by Jodi Gomes, “Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson” explores the aftermath of Janet Jackson’s infamous “wardrobe malfunction” during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.
During Jackson’s performance with Justin Timberlake, one of Jackson’s breasts was exposed on live TV after Timberlake removed part of her outfit. Over half a million complaints regarding the incident were made to the Federal Communication Commission. Jackson’s following album received limited commercial success.
The new documentary examines the disparate reactions to Jackson and Timberlake after the incident, and how it impacted their careers in very different ways. “The New York Times Presents” previously shined its spotlight on another pop star, Britney Spears, with two documentaries focused on the musician’s conservatorship earlier this year.
Where to watch ‘Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson’
“Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson” debuts simultaneously on FX and Hulu at 10 p.m. ET on November 19. For viewers who don’t already have access to FX, Hulu is a budget-friendly way to stream the Janet Jackson Super Bowl documentary without cable.
The streaming service has two core plans for on-demand entertainment: Hulu Basic and Hulu Premium. Hulu Basic is ad-supported and costs $7 a month. Hulu Premium is ad-free and costs $13 a month.
If you’re new to the streaming service, Hulu offers one month for free. College students can subscribe to ad-supported Hulu for the discounted rate of $2 a month, saving $5 off the standard price.
Looking for even more to stream? The Disney Bundle includes Hulu Basic, Disney Plus, and ESPN+ for $14 a month. Compared to individual subscriptions, this bundle can save you $8 a month.
You can watch “Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson” on Hulu in your web browser or through the Hulu app that is available on most smartphones, tablets, streaming devices, video game consoles, and smart TVs. Visit the Hulu website for a full list of supported devices.
What other documentaries can I watch on Hulu?
After watching “Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson,” you can stream several additional documentaries with Hulu. “The New York Times Presents” series includes two documentaries about Britney Spears’ legal battles and conservatorship, “Framing Britney Spears” and “Controlling Britney Spears.”
A few of documentaries that are “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes and are currently available to watch on Hulu include:
- “The Biggest Little Farm” (2018)
- “Blackfish” (2013)
- “Fyre Fraud” (2019)
- “Honeyland” (2019)
- “Kusama: Infinity” (2018)
- “Three Identical Strangers” (2018)
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