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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 9, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Union Entertainment Group,Jigsaw Productions,Artemis Rising,Disarming Films,Sony Music Entertainment,American Masters Pictures
- Cast
- Laura Joplin,Peter Albin,Dick Cavett,Karleen Bennett,Janis Joplin,Michael Joplin,D. A. Pennebaker,Cat Power
- Director
- Amy J. Berg
- Writer
- Amy J. Berg
- Producer
- Michael Kantor,Noah C. Haeussner,Katherine LeBlond,Amy J. Berg,Stacey Offman,Jeff Jampol,Michael Raimondi,Alex Gibney,Susan Lacy
- Cinematography
- Jenna Rosher,Francesco Carrozzini,Paula Huidobro
- Music
- Joel Shearer
- Budget
- Not recorded
- Revenue
- Not recorded
- IMDb
- View on IMDb