poster

Janis: Little Girl Blue

Documentary | Music

7.3

Release Date

September 9, 2015

Duration

106 min

Status

Released

Language

en

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.

Casts

Janis Joplin

Herself (archive footage)

Janis Joplin

Cat Power

Narrator (voice)

Cat Power

D. A. Pennebaker

Himself

D. A. Pennebaker

Dick Cavett

Himself

Dick Cavett

Peter Albin

Himself

Peter Albin

Karleen Bennett

Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

Karleen Bennett

Laura Joplin

Herself - Janis Joplin's sister

Laura Joplin

Michael Joplin

Himself - Janis Joplin's brother

Michael Joplin

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