Janis: Little Girl Blue - Exploring the Turbulent Life of a Rock Legend
Explore the turbulent life of rock legend Janis Joplin in the intimate documentary 'Janis: Little Girl Blue.'
11 Sept 2023
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Personal letters and archival footage reveal Janis Joplin's rise to fame, her electrifying performances, and her battles with addiction.
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Personal letters and archival footage reveal Janis Joplin's rise to fame, her electrifying performances, and her battles with addiction.
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Janis Joplin's voice echoed through the iconic Woodstock Festival in 1969, marking a high point in her brief but impactful career. Directed by Amy J. Berg, "Janis: Little Girl Blue" presents a portrait of the singer-songwriter through her personal letters and archival footage. The film details her rise to fame in the late 1960s, her electrifying performances, and her struggles with addiction. Joplin's life ended tragically at 27 in 1970, leaving a lasting influence on rock music.
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The GuardianPoignant archive footage shows Janis Joplin as both timid and triumphant in this engrossing documentary.
Mark Kermode Observer film criticRead full article
February 7, 2016
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Why Watch
- See Janis Joplin's life through rare archival footage.
- Meet the people who influenced Janis's career.
- Find out about her impact on rock music.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 6, 2015.
- It received a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 82 reviews.
- The documentary has a duration of 106 minutes.
- Metacritic gave the film a score of 74 out of 100 based on 20 critics.
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Janis Joplin fansRock music historyDocumentary enthusiasts
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Janis: Little Girl Blue?
Janis: Little Girl Blue was directed by Amy J. Berg.
When was Janis: Little Girl Blue released in the United States?
It was released theatrically in the United States on November 27, 2015.
What was the Rotten Tomatoes score for Janis: Little Girl Blue?
The film has a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 82 reviews.
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