# Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)

> An intimate archival portrait follows Janis Joplin from blues-loving outsider to electrifying rock legend while preserving the vulnerability behind her fame.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/202511

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Documentary, Music
- Director: Amy J. Berg
- Cast: Janis Joplin, Cat Power, D. A. Pennebaker, Dick Cavett, Peter Albin, Karleen Bennett, Laura Joplin, Michael Joplin
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3707114/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: reflective, poignant, melancholic, date night indoors, classic rock listening session

## Synopsis

A deep dive into the life of a rock legend, exploring the highs and lows of fame.

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