2015·106 min·★ 7.3/10
Released
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.
Janis Joplin
Herself (archive footage)
Cat Power
Narrator (voice)
D. A. Pennebaker
Himself
Dick Cavett
Himself
Peter Albin
Himself
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Karleen Bennett
Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
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Laura Joplin
Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
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Michael Joplin
Himself - Janis Joplin's brother
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Release Date
September 9, 2015
Janis: Little Girl Blue.
2015
106 min
7.3(162)
Documentary
