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Beyond the tragedy, 'Janis: Little Girl Blue' reveals Joplin as a smart, funny, vulnerable feminist conundrum

3156 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentDocumentary filmmaker Amy Berg ("West of Memphis," "Prophet's Prey") has made an elegant, affectionate and, in many ways, remarkably cheerful film about Janis Joplin -- blues singer, bandleader, rock icon, feminist conundrum. "Janis: Little Girl Blue... more info

See Cat Power React to Emotional Janis Joplin Letters in Doc Clip

3167 days ago
Rolling StoneThe Janis Joplin documentary Janis: Little Girl Blue arrives on PBS May 3rd following its 2015 theatrical run, with the film about the legendary singer presented in an extended American Masters cut for its U.S. broadcast premiere. The PBS versi... more info

ALICE COOPER, LEMMY, SLASH Featured In 'Louder Than Love' Movie: Home Video Release Announced

3174 days ago
Roadrunner - Blabbermouth"Louder Than Love - The Grande Ballroom Story", produced and directed by Tony D'Annunzio, is coming to home video on June 10 via MVD. The film has been to over 35 festivals from Detroit to L.A. to London and Australia. "Louder Than Love" debuted to ... more info

Book Notes - Barney Hoskyns "Small Town Talk: Bob Dylan, The Band, Van Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Friends in the Wild Years of Woodstock"

3184 days ago
LargeHeartedBoyIn the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book. Previous contributors include Bret Easton Ellis, Kate Christensen, Kevin Brockmeier, T.C. Boyle, Dana Spiotta, Amy Bloom,... more info

'Janis: Little Girl Blue' reveals what drove - and haunted - Janis Joplin

3307 days ago
L.A. Times - EntertainmentIt's hard to imagine in the age of Taylor, Miley and Rihanna, where airbrushed looks are paramount and rebellion is curated, that an artist like Janis Joplin was ever allowed to happen. Imperfect and messy, she was a white girl who sang the blues, a ... more info

DOC NYC fest 2016 lineup includes films about The Residents, Blur, Sharon Jones, Janis Joplin and more

3337 days ago
Brooklyn VeganThe 2016 DOC NYC Festival happens from November 12 - 19 and includes a number of music films on this year's roster, including Peelander-Z's Mad Tiger and Miss Sharon Jones!. Other screenings include: the US premiere of Blur: New World Towers (11/1... more info

Janis Joplin's psychedelic Porsche to hit the auction block

3386 days ago
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Janis Joplin may have famously pleaded for a Mercedes-Benz in her 1970 a cappella song but her car of choice was a psychedelic Porsche that now is going to be sold at auction. more info

Janis Joplin 'guided' movie about her, film maker says

3394 days ago
ReutersVENICE (Reuters) - Film maker Amy Berg says she felt that the late blues-and-rock singer Janis Joplin "guided" her in making the documentary "Janis", which contains footage never seen before of the troubled teen from Texas who rose to world fame. more info

Chan Marshall (Cat Power) to narrate Janis Joplin documentary

3434 days ago
Brooklyn VeganPretty cool: It was revealed today that musician/singer/songwriter/actor Chan Marshall (also known as Cat Power) will be the voice narrating the upcoming Janis Joplin documentary "Janis" from Academy Award®-nominated director Amy Berg ("Deliver Us F... more info

Cat Power To Narrate Janis Joplin Documentary

3434 days ago
StereogumJanis, Amy Berg’s eponymous documentary about Janis Joplin, is slated for world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in early September. In advance of its screening, it has now be revealed that the documentary will feature narration from Chan Marsh... more info

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