Janis: Little Girl Blue

Janis: Little Girl Blue

Documentary · 2015 · 1h 46m

Movie

7.3/10 · TMDB

Overview

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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Cast & crew

Janis JoplinHerself (archive footage)
Cat PowerNarrator (voice)
D. A. PennebakerHimself
Dick CavettHimself
Peter AlbinHimself
Karleen BennettHerself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Laura JoplinHerself - Janis Joplin's sister
Michael JoplinHimself - Janis Joplin's brother

Information

Release date
13 October 2015
Director
Amy J. Berg
Genres
Documentary, Music
Runtime
1h 46m
Country of origin
United States

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