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Halftime

2022 · 95 min

An intimate, polished look behind the curtain of fame, mixing career reflection with the pressure of a high-stakes performance.

Directed by
Amanda Micheli
Genres
Documentary, Music
Starring
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Lorene Scafaria
Tagline
It’s just the beginning.
Overview
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez reflects on her multifaceted career and the pressure of life in the spotlight in this intimate documentary.

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Stream in the UK
  • Netflix
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Amanda Micheli
Genres
Documentary, Music
Starring
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Lorene Scafaria
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • ambition
    • identity
    • celebrity
    • gender
    • work
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism9
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, music
    Directed by
    Amanda Micheli
    Starring
    Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck, Lorene Scafaria, Shakira, Laura Dern, Constance Wu, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles
    Music
    Antonio Pinto
    Cinematography
    Jason B. Bergh
    Runtime
    95 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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