Janis: Little Girl Blue

Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015 · 106 min · EN · 7.3 (167 votes)
Dir. Amy J. Berg · Starring Janis Joplin, Cat Power, D. A. Pennebaker, Dick Cavett, Peter Albin, Karleen Bennett · Music Joel Shearer
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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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A raw, intimate look at a legendary artist's inner life. Through her own words, experience the vulnerability and fierce spirit behind the icon. It's a melancholic yet powerful journey into the heart of Janis Joplin.

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