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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.

Top Cast

  • Janis Joplin

    Janis Joplin

    Herself (archive footage)

  • Cat Power

    Cat Power

    Narrator (voice)

  • D. A. Pennebaker

    D. A. Pennebaker

    Himself

  • Dick Cavett

    Dick Cavett

    Himself

  • Peter Albin

    Peter Albin

    Himself

  • Karleen Bennett

    Karleen Bennett

    Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

  • Laura Joplin

    Laura Joplin

    Herself - Janis Joplin's sister

  • Michael Joplin

    Michael Joplin

    Himself - Janis Joplin's brother

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.

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7.3 / 10
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  • talisencrw
    talisencrw
    9 Jul 28, 2016

    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 yet ill-starred musicians that are quickly catapulted to superstardom only to die in hideous and tragic circumstances are particularly fascinating--and Janis Joplin certainly fits the bill. I'm not sure I've seen any other of Amy Berg's works, but this was very well thought out and made. I haven't seen any other films about Janis, but in seeing this I can't see how any other could be any more definitive. Now to see the recent ones on Chet Baker, Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix...

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