Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)

Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)

2015-09-09 United States of America 106 Min. PG-13
7.3 159 votes

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.

Cast

Janis Joplin is Herself (archive footage)
Herself (archive footage)
Cat Power is Narrator (voice)
Narrator (voice)
Dick Cavett is Himself
Peter Albin is Himself
Karleen Bennett is Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Laura Joplin is Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
Michael Joplin is Himself - Janis Joplin's brother
Himself - Janis Joplin's brother