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Janet Jackson Announces New Documentary Film
Queen of Pop Janet Jackson may be taking her time with her musical comeback, yet that hasn’t stopped her from re-diving into the world of film. Instead of acting, though, the 46 year old year old’s latest project sees her executive producing a new documentary filmed christened ‘Truth’. Set to begin production this Summer, the docu-film will chronicle the the lives of trans and non gendered people around the world and their epic struggle for equality.
Jackson, who is a long-term ally of the LGBT community, and past recipient of GLAAD Media Vanguard Award, is excited to lead this project and will be extensively involved in the production, as well as conducting some of the on-camera interviews.
“All people are very important to me. I’ve been fortunate to make friends and learn about very different lives. ‘Truth‘ is our small chance to ask that you try and understand someone who lives their life in a way that is a little bit different from yours, even though all of our hearts are the same. We want to stop the hate and find understanding.”
Speaking on Jackson’s involvement with the project, its director says director Robert Jason said:
“Janet Jackson will take us on a visually innovative, cerebral journey through the turbulent lives of transgendered people of all ages around the world and their epic struggle for equality. This film will highlight landmark mainstream stories and provide a glimpse at others that will change the gender landscape of the world forever. Just as it is hard to believe that there ever was a time when different components of society were required to use separate drinking fountains, it is as incredible that one’s gender expression remains just such a target for discrimination.”
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‘Truth’ serves as Janet’s second executive producing title following ‘Janet Jackson: The Rhythm Nation Compilation’. Her current production slate also includes an untitled project for Lionsgate.
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Good for Janet. Hopefully this film project leads to some music with substance. Don't get me wrong, I like All for You and Discipline but I need some quality content like Velvet Rope and 1814. I'm glad Janet likes to get her freak on but I imagine after dealing with image issues for a lifetime and losing her brother, she must have something a little deeper to write about. | |
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Still the only surviving member of her family that stands by her word...
Good news. | |
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Bravo Miss Jackson! Can't wait to see it. 2012: The Queen Returns | |
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Maybe this project will help stop the bullying.. Plus help me understand the transgender lifestyle...Janet I love ur drive & hard work. Congrats on Ur new Film Production Deal with Lionsgate
[Edited 6/4/12 18:02pm]  will ALWAYS think of  like a "ACT OF GOD"! N another realm. mean of all people who might of been aliens or angels.if found out that wasn't of this earth, would not have been that surprised. R.I.P. | |
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There has never been a more appropriate time to jam out to my favorite Janet song: 2012: The Queen Returns | |
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GO JANET GO!!
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Looking Fabulous as usualjanet's exquisite,
“Transracial is a term that has long since been defined as the adoption of a child that is of a different race than the adoptive parents,” : https://thinkprogress.org...fb6e18544a | |
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She picked a great movie. Congrats! | |
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Good for her! This has more substance than what she's done for a long time, though I also liked all for you and discipline. She's at her best when helping others | |
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i think this film would be every interesting being i am a homosexual myself and dont understand and sorta scared of transgender people.being from a very small town we never seen a man in womans clothing or any of that gender bender shit til i moved 2 the big ole gay charlotte nc where homo is sooooo big and out go head on janet u will always be the best!! | |
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I think this is the one that used to be called "Being T", and then just "T". Go on, J! "Get up off that grey line" | |
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Janet Jackson set to prod...ocumentary
If there is any subject that Janet Jackson knows well, it’s trannies. Janet is an Icon in the lesbian, gay and transgender communities. So it comes as no surprise that Janet is helping to put together a documentary on transgenders titled ‘Truth’. As the executive producer of Truth, Janet will conduct some of the interviews herself. Production begins this Summer and will focus on the lives and struggles of transgender persons. In a statement, Jackson says she is working on the project to try to stop discrimination of the transgender community. The documentary will be directed by Robert Jason, and will feature stories from North America, Europe, Australia and Latin America. | |
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