Janis
Janis (1974) is a documentary, directed by Howard Alk. It stars Janis Joplin and Richard Bell. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.
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What Janis Is About
The documentary appeared a few years after Janis Joplin’s death and tries to give a picture of who she was by setting interviews beside concert footage. Film from Monterey and Woodstock, her talk on television programmes and passages shot while she worked in the studio are put together. There is no narrating voice and no commentary from outside; the singer speaks in her own words. The difference between how she is on stage and how she is in interviews becomes the real subject of the film. What fame and loneliness do to each other comes out of the images without anybody saying it aloud, and the songs are played through rather than cut short. Howard Alk’s ninety six minute documentary was completed in 1974.
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What is Janis about?
The documentary appeared a few years after Janis Joplin’s death and tries to give a picture of who she was by setting interviews beside concert footage. Film from Monterey and Woodstock, her talk on television programmes and passages shot while she worked in the studio are put together.
Where can I watch Janis?
Janis is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Janis?
Janis runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).
When did Janis come out?
Janis was released in 1974.
Who directed Janis?
Janis was directed by Howard Alk.
Who stars in Janis?
Janis stars Janis Joplin, Richard Bell, Sam Andrew, John Simon.
What is Janis's rating?
Janis holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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