Joplins own words tell much of the films story through a series of. Little girl blue is a documentary directed by amy berg. Janis joplin little girl blue 2015doppiata da gianna. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all. On stage and on camera, joplin frequently projected an image of being high and happygolucky. The producer also got his hands on the rights to the letter collection, love, janis, david daltons biography peace of my heart, hundreds of hours interviews, and three appearances by joplin on the.
The film was directed by howard alk with a lot of assistance from albert grossman, janis manager. She, like curt cobain, jimmy hendrix and most recently amy winehouse, all passed away at just 27. Berg examines the meteoric rise and untimely fall of one of the most revered and. In between she led a triumphant and tumultuous life blessed by an innate talent to conve.
Through electrifying archival footage, exclusive interviews and rare personal letters, this documentary examines the meteoric rise and untimely fall of one of the most iconic and influential rock n roll singers of all time. Bergs film reveals a more vulnerable character who cycled in and out of addictions and channelled her emotions into her art. Whether it is the latest studio trailer release, an evocative documentary, clips, tv spots, or other extra videos, the filmisnow team is dedicated to providing you with all the best new videos. Janis is a 1974 canadian documentary film about the rock singer janis joplin. Amy adams is playing janis joplin, get the badass details. Little girl blue 2015 official trailer hd 1080p youtube. The tiff 2015 documentary lineup includes hitchcocktruffaut, janis. See the trailer for janis joplin documentary janis. Little girl blue, the janis joplin documentary that just screened at the toronto film festival, has landed a rights deal at filmrise. The new joplin nonfiction film is stronger on biography than this one but has, as i recall no complete musical numbers.
Little girl blue 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Less than a week after the movie about the great rock n roll singer. Little girl blue is a 2015 american documentary film directed by amy j. Janis lyn joplin was born january 19, 1943 and died october 4, 1970. Janis joplin biopic lawsuit producer fires back deadline. Janis joplin licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbialegacy. Peter newman, who was a freshman in college when joplin died, has been working on a movie about the singer since the late 1990s. Janis joplin cry baby from little girl blue movie 2015 subs italian.
A new biography of janis joplin captures the pain and soul of an adventurous life. Archival footage and interviews highlight the life and career of singersongwriter janis joplin, from her musical rise. With cat power, janis joplin, karleen bennett, laura joplin. She inspired a generation, breaking new ground for the female. Janis 2020, drama releasing in english language in theatre near you in. I just started singing when i was about 17, joplin says at the beginning of the trailer, and i could sing. Michelle williams set for janis joplin biopic film the. Little girl blue movie clip summer of love 2015 documentary hd the life and rise of janis joplin. Movie trailers international your first stop for the latest new cinematic. New certified fresh movies and tv to stream on netflix and amazon. The documentary recounts the emotional wounds janis joplin sustained. There also appears to be a new director for the film too as jeanmarc vallee is confirmed to be in talks to helm. A look at the life of musician janis joplin at the height of her success. A new understanding of a bright, complex woman whose surprising rise.
Musician cat power narrates this documentary on janis joplin s evolution into a star from letters that joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators. Newman has the rights to 21 of joplin s songs, in addition to her work with the big brother and the holding company, the first band joplin led. Holly georgewarrens janis follows the singer from her painful early years in a conservative texas oil. Get it while you can movie is currently in development. November 27th, 2015 not yet rated 1 hr 43 min plot summary. The star of new nbc series council of dads makes some unexpected picks for her own council of moms, pulled from her favorite tv shows.
It was available on videocassette in the united states in the 1980s and 1990s, but dvd versions have been released only in france, belgium and the netherlands. One day in the life of janis joplin, one of the most charismatic american singerssongwriters. Janis joplin was one of the worlds most influential rock icons and a goddess of sound, but there was actually far more to her than that. This is without doubt one of the greatest and saddest films that i have ever seen. Little girl blue is now available for download and on. Watch the trailer for the janis joplin documentary, janis. Janis joplin janis the movie music video 43dc7f28e. Janis joplin cry baby from little girl blue movie 2015. Little girl blue about the great janis joplin, open this weekend in limited release and take their places on the honor roll of.
Young barack obama movie barry gets teaser, release date young barack obama movie barry gets teaser, release date pin. This one has lots of uncut songs, and thats what janis was all about. Joplin was a powerhouse when she sang, and her recordings have never left the radio or the hearts of rock fans worldwide. Williams is in talks to play singer janis joplin in a biopic entitled janis. Harvey weinstein hit with new sexual battery charge by l. Tiff 2015 documentary lineup includes hitchcock, joplin. Little girl blue goes beyond cliches of a sad childhood amy bergs new documentary talks to friends and lovers of the iconic singer to. Little girl blue official trailer 2015 janis joplin.
Janis joplin biopic writer fires back at cynical options lawsuit. Janis joplin at spaulding taylors house in san francisco in january, 1968. The story centers on the life of famed musician janis joplin. The term of the option agreement expires march 31, 2015, says todays mocking filing. Fueled by unforgettable songs, a remarkable cast, and breakout performances, a night with janis joplin is a musical journey celebrating janis and her biggest musical influences.
Cast, news and press releases, production company contact information. One producer has been trying to make a janis joplin film for 20 years. This dvd documentary is essential viewing for janis jolpin fans old and new. Musician cat power narrates this documentary on janis joplins evolution into. Michelle williams is in early talks to take on the role of rock icon janis joplin in a new biopic directed by sean durkin, the director of martha marcy may marlene the film, titled janis, is. Little blue girl, he named me malala, the reflektor tapes, and more. Two really good documentaries, killing them safely and janis. Before knowing any of her music, janis joplin is a name im familiar with for being one of those truly gifted and simultaneously tortured musical artists. If youre not a fan of janis, this movie will change your mind. After premiering in new york city theaters in november and expanding in december. Janis joplin documentary gets november release date. Berg, about the american singersongwriter janis joplin.
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