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.

CastCrewDetailsGenres

Janis JoplinHerself (archive footage)

Cat PowerNarrator (voice)

D. A. PennebakerHimself

Dick CavettHimself

Peter AlbinHimself

KKarleen BennettHerself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

LLaura JoplinHerself - Janis Joplin's sister

MMichael JoplinHimself - Janis Joplin's brother

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