Janis: Little Girl Blue is a 2015 American
documentary film directed by
Amy J. Berg, about the American singer-songwriter
Janis Joplin. It had its world premiere at the
2015 Venice Film Festival on
September 5, 2015, and was released theatrically in the United States by
FilmRise on November 27, 2015.
FilmRise released the film theatrically in the United States on November 27, 2015.[5] It was broadcast by
PBS on the American Masters series on May 3, 2016.[8]
Reception
The film received positive reviews from critics. The review aggregator website
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 94% score, based on 82 reviews, with an average rating of 7.48/10. The website's critical consensus states: "Respectful without veering into hagiography and inquisitive without being intrusive, Janis: Little Girl Blue offers an insightful glimpse into the life of a rock 'n' roll legend."[9]Metacritic reports a 74 out of 100 score, based on 20 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]