Letter Home Reveals Janis’ Greatest Ambition
Clip: 4/5/2016 | 54sVideo has Closed Captions
Janis' letter home reveals struggles and desires toward the end of her life.
In this film excerpt from Janis: Little Girl Blue, Chan Marshall narrates Janis Joplin’s letter home to family shortly after her 27th (and last) birthday. The letter reveals a glimpse into her off-stage struggles, mostly rooted in her reckless lifestyle and strong desire to be loved.
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Letter Home Reveals Janis’ Greatest Ambition
Clip: 4/5/2016 | 54sVideo has Closed Captions
In this film excerpt from Janis: Little Girl Blue, Chan Marshall narrates Janis Joplin’s letter home to family shortly after her 27th (and last) birthday. The letter reveals a glimpse into her off-stage struggles, mostly rooted in her reckless lifestyle and strong desire to be loved.
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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)
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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)
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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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