Janis: Little Girl Blue

2015 1h 46m EN

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★7.3TMDB · 167

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Amy J. Berg
Writers: Amy J. Berg
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Released 11 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Amy J. Berg, shot by Francesco Carrozzini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Joel Shearer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Billy McMillin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Janis Joplin and Cat Power and D. A. Pennebaker carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3707114 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Amy J. Berg directs. Francesco Carrozzini behind the camera. Joel Shearer scores. Billy McMillin cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 11 years ago.
2Directed by Amy J. Berg, shot by Francesco Carrozzini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Joel Shearer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Billy McMillin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Janis Joplin and Cat Power and D. A. Pennebaker carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3707114 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Francesco Carrozzini
Original score: Joel Shearer
Editing: Billy McMillin
VFX supervisor: Todd Iorio
Sound: Ethan Beigel
Runtime: 106 min · 1h 46m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)

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talisencrw2016-07-28
★ 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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