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09/09/2015 Documentary, Music 1h 46m
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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.

  1. Amy J. Berg

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Janis Joplin

    Herself (archive footage)

  2. Cat Power

    Narrator (voice)

  3. D. A. Pennebaker

    Himself

  4. Dick Cavett

    Himself

  5. Peter Albin

    Himself

  6. Karleen Bennett

    Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

  7. Laura Joplin

    Herself - Janis Joplin's sister

  8. Michael Joplin

    Himself - Janis Joplin's brother

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Reviews

A review by talisencrw
Written by talisencrw on 2016-07-28
This was solid and very enjoyable. My lady and I are huge classic rock and blues aficionados, and we tend to especially enjoy biopics of great musicians, so when I found out this was out, it was a natural accompaniment with a big bottle of Chilean red wine for a date night indoors. Greatly talented yet ill-starred musicians that are quickly catapulted to superstardom only to die in hideous and tragic circumstances are particularly fascinating--and Janis Joplin certainly fits the bill.

I'm not sure I've seen any other of Amy Berg's works, but this was very well thought out and made. I haven'...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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