7.3
106 min
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.
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Janis Joplin | Herself (archive footage) | Unowned |
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Cat Power | Narrator (voice) | Unowned |
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D. A. Pennebaker | Himself | Unowned |
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Dick Cavett | Himself | Unowned |
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Peter Albin | Himself | Unowned |
Karleen Bennett | Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend | Unowned | |
Laura Joplin | Herself - Janis Joplin's sister | Unowned | |
Michael Joplin | Himself - Janis Joplin's brother | Unowned |