Janis: Little Girl Blue

Release Date: 2015-09-09

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.

Rating: 7.283 / 10

Cast

Janis Joplin

as Herself (archive footage)

Cat Power

as Narrator (voice)

D. A. Pennebaker

as Himself

Dick Cavett

as Himself

Peter Albin

as Himself

Crew

Amy J. Berg - Director
Katherine LeBlond - Producer
Alex Gibney - Producer
Amy J. Berg - Producer
Garret Price - Editor

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 nat...