Janis: Little Girl Blue

  • Rated 7.3 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 2015
  • 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.

Director
Amy J. Berg
Starring
Janis Joplin, Cat Power, D. A. Pennebaker, Dick Cavett

Cast

  • Janis Joplin

    Janis Joplin

    Self (archive footage)

  • Cat Power

    Cat Power

    Narrator (voice)

  • D. A. Pennebaker

    D. A. Pennebaker

    Self

  • Dick Cavett

    Dick Cavett

    Self

  • Peter Albin

    Peter Albin

    Self

  • Karleen Bennett

    Self - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

  • Laura Joplin

    Laura Joplin

    Self - Janis Joplin's sister

  • Michael Joplin

    Michael Joplin

    Self - Janis Joplin's brother

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