

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.

Herself (archive footage)

Narrator (voice)

Himself

Himself

Himself
Herself - Janis Joplin's childhood friend
Herself - Janis Joplin's sister
Himself - Janis Joplin's brother

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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.

Movie / 2019

Movie / 1947

Movie / 2015

Movie / 2015

Movie / 1989

Movie / 1982

Movie / 2016

Movie / 2007

Movie / 2006

Movie / 2020

Movie / 2015

Movie / 2023

Movie / 2019

Movie / 2006

Movie / 2022

Movie / 2014

Movie / 2017

Movie / 1991

Movie / 1998

Movie / 2014