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Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015
7.3 ⭐
1h 46m
Documentary
Music

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
Janis JoplinHerself (archive footage)
Cat Power
Cat PowerNarrator (voice)
D. A. Pennebaker
D. A. PennebakerHimself
Dick Cavett
Dick CavettHimself
Peter Albin
Peter AlbinHimself
Karleen Bennett
Karleen BennettHerself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Laura Joplin
Laura JoplinHerself - Janis Joplin's sister
Michael Joplin
Michael JoplinHimself - Janis Joplin's brother