Janis: A Film ( Janis )

Janis: A Film (DVD) (*)

$20.99

Original Title: Janis
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Golden Globes

Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
French ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
95 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu

Movie filmed in 1974 and produced in:
Canada ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Howard Alk

Written By:
Howard Alk
Seaton Findlay

Actors:
Janis Joplin ..... Herself (archive footage)
Sam Andrew ..... Himself (Big Brother and the Holding Company; Kozmic Blues Band)
Dick Cavett ..... Himself

Synopsis:

The short, electrifying career of singer Janis Joplin (1943-1970) is chronicled in this 96-minute documentary. Using family photos, interviews and concert clips, a fairly thorough portrait is painted of the dynamic, self-destructive R&B singer. With Joplin, what you saw was what you got: she is as volcanic and unpredictable off-stage as on. Janis Joplin's family had a lot of input in this production; thus, Joplin's music is given precedence over her private demons and her fabled substance abuse. Even so, the language is extremely raw at times, so you may want to preview the film before showing it to your kids.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 03 July, 2008.

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