📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available:
English
📆 Date Released:
2015-09-09
⌚ Running Time:
106 mins
⭐ Vote Average:
7.3
Beloved Cast
Herself (archive footage)
Janis Joplin
Narrator (voice)
Cat Power
Himself
D. A. Pennebaker
Himself
Dick Cavett
Himself
Peter Albin
Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Karleen Bennett
Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
Laura Joplin
Himself - Janis Joplin's brother
Michael Joplin
