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.
Type:
MOVIE
Country:
US
Genres:
Documentary, Music
Release:
September 2015
Production:
Jigsaw Productions, Disarming Films, American Masters Pictures, Union Entertainment Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Artemis Rising
Cast:
Janis Joplin, Cat Power, D. A. Pennebaker, Dick Cavett, Peter Albin, Karleen Bennett, Laura Joplin, Michael Joplin
Tags:
biography, woodstock, new york, rock concert, woman director, recording session, heroin withdrawl