Skip to content
Back
Playback unavailable Playback is disabled.
Poster for Janis: Little Girl Blue

Janis: Little Girl Blue

7.3/10 167 votes
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
Cast:
Janis Joplin, Cat Power, D. A. Pennebaker, Dick Cavett
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Status:
Released

Episodes / Parts

Feature

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

More Like This

Drag to explore