Janis: Little Girl Blue
09/09/2015
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.
Movie Information
Janis Joplin
as Herself (archive footage)
Cat Power
as Narrator (voice)
D. A. Pennebaker
as Himself
Dick Cavett
as Himself
Peter Albin
as Himself
Karleen Bennett
as Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Laura Joplin
as Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
Michael Joplin
as Himself - Janis Joplin's brother
