Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015 7.3 (159 votes) 1h 46m

Genres

Documentary Music

Production Companies

Jigsaw Productions
Disarming Films
American Masters Pictures
Union Entertainment Group
Sony Music Entertainment
Artemis Rising

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.