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Janis: Little Girl Blue

Janis: Little Girl Blue

Documentary • 2015 • 1 hr 46 min
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6.7
IMDb
7.4

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.

Starring

Janis Joplin, Cat Power, D. A. Pennebaker, Dick Cavett, Peter Albin

Directed By

Amy J. Berg

Written By

Amy J. Berg

Attributes

Watch By Myself

Genre

DocumentaryMusic

Release Date

November 27, 2015

User Reviews

Alan John Gerstle
Alan John Gerstle
For Janis Joplin fans-- although if you've lived in the world of the arts, you may relate. Gives a context to her music & life & struggle.
Hvn
Hvn
moving, the plight of sensitive and talented people is so fraught with pain but she tried so vigorously to be a mother of god to everyone
taylor
taylor
Magnificent and informative, but it broke my heart so many times. Janis deserved better. I love her—so talented and beautiful and good.
Antti Huuki
Antti Huuki
Good documentary that really gets into the details about poor Janis' life.
Jovana
Jovana
Insightful, amazing and a real joy to watch.
María Barrios
María Barrios
Good and sad, all at the same time. Great music
WFM88
WFM88
I liked how they went back and interviewed some of her friends from high school wnd family.
Spicywatch
Spicywatch
If you like her music you’ll get a lot out of this telling bio movie.
Diego Téllez
Diego Téllez
Made me love Janis and her music much more. A relatable portrait of the woman behind the counter-culture icon
Lordie Goldie
Lordie Goldie
Watch this if you want to know more about Janis beyond the hit songs : her life, struggles and feelings

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6.7 – Based on 269 ratings
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Janis: Little Girl Blue 2015 Official Trailer [HD 1080p]

Cast & Crew

Amy J. Berg
Amy J. Berg
Janis Joplin
Janis
Joplin
Cat Power
Cat
Power
D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker
Dick Cavett
Dick
Cavett
Peter Albin
Peter
Albin
Karleen Bennett
Karleen
Bennett
Laura Joplin
Laura
Joplin
Michael Joplin
Michael
Joplin
Amy J. Berg
Amy J. Berg

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