Janis: Little Girl Blue
2015•1h 46m•7.3•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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
Writer
Amy J. Berg
Languages
English
Studio
Jigsaw Productions
Cast
Janis Joplin
Self (archive footage)
Cat Power
Narrator (voice)
D. A. Pennebaker
Self
Dick Cavett
Self
Peter Albin
Self
Karleen Bennett
Self - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Laura Joplin
Self - Janis Joplin's sister
Michael Joplin
Self - Janis Joplin's brother
Production
Company
Jigsaw Productions
Company
Disarming Films
Company
American Masters Pictures
Company
Union Entertainment Group
Company
Sony Music Entertainment
Company
Artemis Rising
Producer
Katherine LeBlond
Producer
Amy J. Berg
Producer
Alex Gibney
Producer
Jeff Jampol
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