Movie Description
Janis: Little Girl Blue
(2015)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Amy J. Berg
- Producer : Katherine LeBlond,Alex Gibney,Amy J. Berg,Jeff Jampol
- Writer : Amy J. Berg
- Editor : Garret Price,Billy McMillin,Brendan Walsh,Mark Harrison,Joe Beshenkovsky,Kurt Meyers,Maya Daisy Hawke
- Cast : Janis Joplin,Cat Power,D. A. Pennebaker,Dick Cavett,Peter Albin,Karleen Bennett,Laura Joplin,Michael Joplin
Cast
Herself (archive footage)
Narrator (voice)
Himself
Himself
Himself
Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
Himself - Janis Joplin's brother
Posters
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The Starling
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The Captive
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Patients
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Facts
Original TitleJanis: Little Girl Blue
Status Released
Release Information
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2015-09-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 46m
Production CompaniesJigsaw Productions,Disarming Films,American Masters Pictures,Union Entertainment Group,Sony Music Entertainment,Artemis Rising
Genres
- Documentary
- Music
