American Masters Season 30 Episode 6 - Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue

Airdate: 2016-May-03

Episode summary:

Janis Joplin thrilled audiences and blazed new creative trails before her death at age 27 in 1970. Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg examines Joplin's story in depth, presenting an intimate portrait of a complicated and driven artist. The broadcast features a never-before-seen extended film cut with archival performance footage and new interviews with Joplin's sister Laura Joplin and musicians.

About American Masters series:

“American Masters” is an ongoing series of award-winning primetime specials examining the lives, works, and creative processes of our m...Show more >