Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue
5/3/2016 | 1h 42m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
American Masters - Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue
The broadcast features Amy Berg's never-before-seen extended film cut with additional archival performance footage and new interviews with Janice Joplin’s sister Laura Joplin and musicians influenced by Janis: Alecia Moore (a.k.a. Pink), Juliette Lewis, Melissa Etheridge and the film’s narrator, Chan Marshall, who is best known as indie rock star Cat Power.
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Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue
5/3/2016 | 1h 42m 36sVideo has Closed Captions
The broadcast features Amy Berg's never-before-seen extended film cut with additional archival performance footage and new interviews with Janice Joplin’s sister Laura Joplin and musicians influenced by Janis: Alecia Moore (a.k.a. Pink), Juliette Lewis, Melissa Etheridge and the film’s narrator, Chan Marshall, who is best known as indie rock star Cat Power.
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How Janis Joplin Made the Hell's Angels Get Her Groceries
Clip: 5/3/2016 | 58s | How Janis Joplin Made the Hell's Angels Get Her Groceries (58s)
Janis: Little Girl Blue - Trailer
Preview: 5/3/2016 | 1m 19s | Janis Joplin thrilled audiences and blazed new creative trails before her death at age 27. (1m 19s)
P!nk, Melissa Etheridge, Juliette Lewis can relate to Janis
Clip: 4/28/2016 | 53s | P!nk, Melissa Etheridge, Juliette Lewis can relate to Janis Joplin. (53s)
Janis Joplin's former lover: "She set me free"
Clip: 4/25/2016 | 1m 11s | Janis Joplin's former lover, David Niehaus, remembers his relationship with Janis. (1m 11s)
Chan Marshall Talks About Voicing Janis Joplin's Letters
Clip: 4/24/2016 | 1m 25s | Chan Marshall Talks About Voicing Janis Joplin's Letters (1m 25s)
Director Amy Berg Brings Janis Back to Life
Preview: 4/14/2016 | 1m 30s | Director Amy Berg talks about bringing Janis Joplin back to life in her documentary. (1m 30s)
Why Janis Joplin left Big Brother & the Holding Company
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Clip: 4/11/2016 | 33s | Why Janis Joplin left Big Brother & the Holding Company (33s)
Clip: 4/6/2016 | 3m 12s | Band members of The Strangers talk about performing with Merle Haggard, often unprepared. (3m 12s)
Letter Home Reveals Janis’ Greatest Ambition
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Clip: 4/5/2016 | 54s | Janis' letter home reveals struggles and desires toward the end of her life. (54s)
Dick Cavett on Janis Joplin’s Influence
Clip: 3/31/2016 | 5m 6s | Dick Cavett describes Janis Joplin’s influence on his show and their relationship. (5m 6s)
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