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Janis: Little Girl Blue
7.3 / 10• 2015• 1h 46m•NR• English
DocumentaryMusic
Storyline
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 & Crew
Janis Joplin
Herself (archive footage)
Lead
Cat Power
Narrator (voice)
D. A. Pennebaker
Himself
Dick Cavett
Himself
Peter Albin
Himself
KB
Karleen Bennett
Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
LJ
Laura Joplin
Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
MJ
Michael Joplin
Himself - Janis Joplin's brother
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Amy J. Berg's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Janis: Little Girl Blue is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
