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7.3/10 • 159

2015-09-091h 46m

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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.

Directors
Amy J. Berg
Writters
Amy J. Berg
Editors
Amy J. Berg, Kurt Meyers

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  1. Janis Joplin

    Janis Joplin

    Herself (archive footage)

  2. Cat Power

    Cat Power

    Narrator (voice)

  3. D. A. Pennebaker

    D. A. Pennebaker

    Himself

  4. Dick Cavett

    Dick Cavett

    Himself

  5. Peter Albin

    Peter Albin

    Himself

  6. Karleen Bennett

    Karleen Bennett

    Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend

  7. Laura Joplin

    Laura Joplin

    Herself - Janis Joplin's sister

  8. Michael Joplin

    Michael Joplin

    Himself - Janis Joplin's brother

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talisencrw

Jul 28, 2016

9/10

This was solid and very enjoyable. My lady and I are huge classic rock and blues aficionados, and we tend to especially enjoy biopics of great musicians, so when I found out this was out, it was a natural accompaniment with a big bottle of Chilean red wine for a date night indoors. Greatly talented yet ill-starred musicians that are quickly catapulted to superstardom only to die in hideous and tragic circumstances are particularly fascinating--and Janis Joplin certainly fits the bill. I'm not sure I've seen any other of Amy Berg's works, but this was very well thought out and made. I haven't seen any other films about Janis, but in seeing this I can't see how any other could be any more definitive. Now to see the recent ones on Chet Baker, Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix...

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Status
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Original Language
English
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Keywords
biographywoodstock, new yorkrock concertwoman directorrecording sessionheroin withdrawl