Janis: Little Girl Blue(2015)

73

1h 46m

  • Documentary,
  • Music

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.

Cast

  • Janis Joplin

    Janis Joplin

    Herself (archive footage)

  • Cat Power

    Cat Power

    Narrator (voice)

  • D. A. Pennebaker

    D. A. Pennebaker

    Himself

  • Dick Cavett

    Dick Cavett

    Himself

  • Peter Albin

    Peter Albin

    Himself

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    Status

    Released (Sep 9, 2015)

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