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.
Production
Jigsaw Productions · Disarming Films · American Masters Pictures · Union Entertainment Group · Sony Music Entertainment · Artemis Rising
Cast & Characters
Janis Joplin
Herself (archive footage)
Cat Power
Narrator (voice)
D. A. Pennebaker
Himself
Dick Cavett
Himself
Peter Albin
Himself
Karleen Bennett
Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Laura Joplin
Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
Michael Joplin
Himself - Janis Joplin's brother
Directors & Crew
Amy J. Berg
Director
Katherine LeBlond
Producer
Amy J. Berg
Producer
Alex Gibney
Producer
Jeff Jampol
Producer
Amy J. Berg
Writer
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