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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Janis: Little Girl Blue
Cast
Janis JoplinHerself (archive footage)
Cat PowerNarrator (voice)
D. A. PennebakerHimself
Dick CavettHimself
Peter AlbinHimselfCredits
- Directed by
- Amy J. Berg
- Written by
- Amy J. Berg
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Jigsaw ProductionsUnited States
Disarming FilmsUnited States
American Masters PicturesUnited States- Union Entertainment Group
Sony Music EntertainmentUnited States
Artemis RisingUnited States
