Janis: Little Girl Blue

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

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

as Herself (archive footage)

Cat Power

Cat Power

as Narrator (voice)

D. A. Pennebaker

D. A. Pennebaker

as Himself

Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett

as Himself

Peter Albin

Peter Albin

as Himself

Karleen Bennett

Karleen Bennett

as Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

Laura Joplin

Laura Joplin

as Herself - Janis Joplin's sister

Michael Joplin

Michael Joplin

as Himself - Janis Joplin's brother

Reviews

talisencrw

This was solid and very enjoyable. My lady and I are huge classic rock and blues aficionados, and we tend to especially enjoy biopics of great musicians, so when I found out this was out, it was a natural accompaniment with a big bottle of Chilean red wine for a date night indoors. Greatly talented ...

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