Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)
Documentary · Music
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 as Herself (archive footage)
- Cat Power as Narrator (voice)
- D. A. Pennebaker as Himself
- Dick Cavett as Himself
- Peter Albin as Himself
- Karleen Bennett as Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
- Laura Joplin as Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
- Michael Joplin as Himself - Janis Joplin's brother
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