Zahara

  I have been an admirer of Janet Jackson since I was a young girl and I have a lot of respect for her. In the Janet 2022 documentary, Janet Jackson opens up about her life story on her own terms. Below are my thoughts and key takeaways from when I was watching the documentary: The crew started filming in 2017 so over the course of 4-5 years. The documentary overall was engaging well presented and executed as it showcased the highs and lows of Janet's life. The three amigos: Michael, Randy, and Janet often got into trouble. It was emotional seeing the Jackson 5 mural in Gary, Indiana. Janet's quote about her father: "Discipline without love is tyranny." It gave insight into Janet's headspace and why she made certain decisions such as the secret marriage to James Debarge. Michael and Janet started to grow apart during the Thriller Era and his mega success after they were so close. Rene's and Janet's unseen footage which Rene had recorded on his camera. It w...