MOVIE · 2015
Janis: Little Girl Blue
Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. Director Amy Berg explored Joplin's story in depth. A portrait of a complicated, driven and often beleaguered artist. Joplin's own words recount a series of letters she wrote to her family over the years. Janis was a vessel of energy when she sang. Her rapid rise and untimely death changed music forever.
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Janis: Little Girl Blue
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Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. Director Amy Berg explored Joplin's story in depth. A portrait of a complicated, driven and often beleaguered artist. Joplin's own words recount a series of letters she wrote to her family over the years. Janis was a vessel of energy when she sang. Her rapid rise and untimely death changed music forever.
CAST
Featured cast
Janis JoplinSelf (archive footage)
Cat PowerNarrator (voice)
D. A. PennebakerSelf
Dick CavettSelf
Peter AlbinSelf
Laura JoplinSelf - Janis Joplin's sister
Michael JoplinSelf - Janis Joplin's brotherMORE TO EXPLORE
