Janis: Little Girl Blue 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Director
- Amy J. Berg
- Networks
- Jigsaw Productions, Disarming Films, American Masters Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Janis: Little Girl Blue?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Janis: Little Girl Blue" (2015). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 106 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 9, 2015
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Jigsaw Productions, Disarming Films, American Masters Pictures
- Genres
- Documentary, Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 167 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~106 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Jigsaw Productions, Disarming Films, American Masters Pictures
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Janis: Little Girl Blue" (2015).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing or guessing.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Janis: Little Girl Blue
Year: 2015
Director: Amy Berg (also Amy J. Berg)
Subject: Janis Joplin, rock & roll singer-songwriter.
Genre: Documentary and Music.
Runtime: 1h 46m.
Narrator: Cat Power.
Content: Explores Joplin's evolution into a star using letters she wrote to her family, friends, and collaborators. It is described as a portrait of a complicated, driven, and often beleaguered artist.
Joplin's life details: Respected and iconic rock & roll singer; died in 1970 at age 27; died of a heroin overdose.
Release dates mentioned: 11/27/2015 (US), 2015.10.09.
Draft 1 (Focusing on facts):
Janis: Little Girl Blue is a 2015 documentary and music film directed by Amy Berg. The film
Should you watch it?
“Discover the complex life and rapid rise of iconic rock and roll singer Janis Joplin.”
- Features Janis Joplin's own words told through letters written to her family, friends, and collaborators over the years.
- Narrated by musician Cat Power, offering an insightful and respectful glimpse into the legendary singer's life.
- Explores the evolution of a complicated, driven, and often beleaguered artist who changed music forever.
- It covers the tragic and untimely death of the artist in 1970 at age 27 from a heroin overdose.
Watch it if you want an eye-opening and insightful documentary account of a legendary rock and roll singer's brief, fierce life.
This documentary presents a respectful and inquisitive tone exploring the life of a music icon with a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.
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Streaming availability can be checked on platforms such as Plex where the documentary is listed.
Is Janis: Little Girl Blue worth watching?
Yes, critics consider it a respectful and insightful glimpse into the life of a rock and roll legend without veering into hagiography.
What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?
The documentary has a total runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
As a standalone feature-length documentary released in 2015 rather than a television series, it consists of a single film with a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.
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