Skip to main content
Documentary backdrop image for Janis (1974)
96 minGdocumentaryWorth a watch
7.6/ 10(15 ratings)• TMDB
Mental HealthGender Equality
Watch later

Synopsis

An intimate look at Janis Joplin's life through interviews and performances.

Comments

What are people saying?

We wrote about this film

Editorial writing about Janis

Play More Like This

My Darling Vivian (2020)
Worth an evening
1h29m

My Darling Vivian

2020•1h29m•★7.1TMDB

Four daughters of Johnny Cash and Vivian Liberto share their mother's story in a documentary featuring archival recordings of both parents.

My Darling Vivian
2020
The James Dean Story (1957)
1h21m

The James Dean Story

1957•1h21m•★5.6TMDB

James Dean's mother died when he was nine years old, and he traveled home by rail with her body on the same train.

The James Dean Story
1957
What happened to Janis Joplin? (2021)
43m

What happened to Janis Joplin?

2021•43m

Janis Joplin died of a heroin overdose in room 105 of the Highland Gardens Hotel on October 4, 1970, at the age of 27.

What happened to Janis Joplin?
2021
Making Up My Mind: Searching for Jimmy Lyons | Jazz Legends Documentary (2025)
47m

Making Up My Mind: Searching for Jimmy Lyons | Jazz Legends Documentary

2025•47m

Jimmy Lyons passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of music that deeply influenced the jazz community.

Making Up My Mind: Searching for Jimmy Lyons | Jazz Legends Documentary
2025
Jimi Hendrix (2025)
50m

Jimi Hendrix

2025•50m

Between 1967 and 1968, Jimi Hendrix released a series of influential singles and albums that transformed rock music.

Jimi Hendrix
2025
Mick Jagger - The Ultimate Performer (2025)
1h

Mick Jagger - The Ultimate Performer

2025•1h

The Rolling Stones have been touring for almost two years, performing sold-out shows while Mick Jagger maintains his status as a master performer.

Mick Jagger - The Ultimate Performer
2025
1968: Marianne Faithfull Talking (2025)
21m

1968: Marianne Faithfull Talking

2025•21m

Marianne Faithfull reflects on her life, career, and personal beliefs in a candid interview with Philip Jenkinson during the filming of Girl on a Motorcycle.

1968: Marianne Faithfull Talking
2025
Amy Winehouse: A Final Goodbye Back to Black, Documentary, Biography, Biopic (2024)
1h11m

Amy Winehouse: A Final Goodbye Back to Black, Documentary, Biography, Biopic

2024•1h11m

Amy Winehouse's life is chronicled through her rise to fame, struggles with addiction, and the impact of her music, particularly the acclaimed 'Back to Black' album.

Amy Winehouse: A Final Goodbye Back to Black, Documentary, Biography, Biopic
2024
Women Behind Bars in Philippines: How to Survive the Mandaluyong Prison? (2025)
48m

Women Behind Bars in Philippines: How to Survive the Mandaluyong Prison?

2025•48m

Mandaluyong City's Correctional Institution for Women, the oldest women's prison in the Philippines, houses over three thousand inmates amid strict security challenges.

Women Behind Bars in Philippines: How to Survive the Mandaluyong Prison?
2025
Hillary Clinton Interview: A Journey of Resilience and Transformation (2023)
22m

Hillary Clinton Interview: A Journey of Resilience and Transformation

2023•22m

Hillary Clinton reflects on her upbringing in Park Ridge, Illinois, her education at Wellesley College, and her political career, including her time as First Lady and Secretary of State.

Hillary Clinton Interview: A Journey of Resilience and Transformation
2023
The Brutal Reality Of Daily Life In The Viking Age (2025)
1h44m

The Brutal Reality Of Daily Life In The Viking Age

2025•1h44m

Viking women played a crucial role in society, as evidenced by archaeological findings from the Oseberg burial and their unique legal rights in Medieval Europe.

The Brutal Reality Of Daily Life In The Viking Age
2025
The most dangerous place for a woman is her own home - True Story Documentary Channel (2022)
1h17m

The most dangerous place for a woman is her own home - True Story Documentary Channel

2022•1h17m

Intimate partner violence in the United States claims the lives of at least four women daily, as highlighted through the experiences of survivors seeking justice.

The most dangerous place for a woman is her own home - True Story Documentary Channel
2022

Explore Janis

PeopleTopicsFAQStream

Where else to watch

Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)
Worth an evening
1h46m

Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015•1h46m•★7.3TMDB

Personal letters and archival footage reveal Janis Joplin's rise to fame, her electrifying performances, and her battles with addiction.

Janis: Little Girl Blue
2015
JANET JACKSON. (2022)
Worth a watch
3h

JANET JACKSON.

2022•3h•★7.8TMDB

Janet Jackson reflects on her life and career, including her 2004 Super Bowl halftime show with Justin Timberlake and the impact of her brother Michael's death.

JANET JACKSON.
2022
Jimi Hendrix (1973)
Worth a watch
1h38m

Jimi Hendrix

1973•1h38m•★7.7TMDB

A vivid portrait of Jimi Hendrix's influential life and music legacy.

Jimi Hendrix
1973
Patti Smith: Dream of Life (2008)
Worth an evening
1h49m

Patti Smith: Dream of Life

2008•1h49m•★6.1TMDB

Patti Smith's artistic evolution is explored through candid moments and performances, featuring insights from Flea, Bono, and Philip Glass.

Patti Smith: Dream of Life
2008
Janet Jackson: Exposed (2007)
1h

Janet Jackson: Exposed

2007•1h•★9.5TMDB

Janet Jackson discusses her upbringing in the Jackson family, her ascent to fame, family challenges, and the fallout from the Super Bowl halftime show incident.

Janet Jackson: Exposed
2007
Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones (2019)
1h36m

Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones

2019•1h36m•★7.0TMDB

Exploring Brian Jones' rise and fall, shaping rock history.

Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones
2019
Bertha Lutz: Women and the U.N. Charter (2021)
1h38m

Bertha Lutz: Women and the U.N. Charter

2021•1h38m•★10.0TMDB

Bertha Lutz played a key role in ensuring women's rights were included in the discussions that shaped the U.N. Charter in 1945.

Bertha Lutz: Women and the U.N. Charter
2021
The Willmar 8 (1981)
50m

The Willmar 8

1981•50m•★7.5TMDB

Eight women led the longest bank strike in U.S. history in 1977, fighting against gender discrimination at the First National Bank in Willmar, Minnesota.

The Willmar 8
1981

Browse more like this

Janis, Amores de Carnaval (2024)
1h16m

Janis, Amores de Carnaval

2024•1h16m•★8.5TMDB

In the summer of 1970, Janis Joplin is thrown out of the Copacabana Palace for her unruly behavior during her stay in Brazil.

Janis, Amores de Carnaval
2024
Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light (1980)
1h13m

Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light

1980•1h13m•★7.0TMDB

Joni Mitchell's 1979 tour features live performances, candid interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage that reveal her impact on the music scene.

Joni Mitchell: Shadows and Light
1980
Anaparastasis: Life & Work of Jani Christou (2012)
1h36m

Anaparastasis: Life & Work of Jani Christou

2012•1h36m•★8.5TMDB

Jani Christou died in a car accident on January 8, 1970, which was also his 44th birthday, leaving behind a legacy in avant-garde music.

Anaparastasis: Life & Work of Jani Christou
2012
Jimi Hendrix: The Uncut Story (2004)
2h36m

Jimi Hendrix: The Uncut Story

2004•2h36m•★8.0TMDB

Jimi Hendrix's life unfolds through personal stories from family and friends, detailing his rise to fame and final days in London.

Jimi Hendrix: The Uncut Story
2004

Browse more by Howard Alk

View all films →
American Revolution 2 (1969)

American Revolution 2

1969

Related Films

Is this your film?

If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.

License it with us →