Janis: Little Girl Blue (2015)

Janis Joplin is one of the most respected and iconic rock & roll singers of all time, a tragic and misunderstood figure who captivated millions of listeners and blazed new creative trails before her death in 1970 at age 27. Director Amy Berg explored Joplin's story in depth. A portrait of a complicated, driven and often beleaguered artist. Joplin's own words recount a series of letters she wrote to her family over the years. Janis was a vessel of energy when she sang. Her rapid rise and untimely death changed music forever.

Genres: Documentary, Music

What to watch after Janis: Little Girl Blue

• Moonage Daydream (2022) — Dick Cavett appears in both
• Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me (2022)
• West of Memphis (2012) — Amy J. Berg directed both
• Whitney (2018) — Same feel: emotional, reflective
• Let It Be (1970) — Same feel: emotional, melancholy
• Monterey Pop (1968) — D. A. Pennebaker worked on both