Janis - 1974 - 6/10
Early documentary on Janis Joplin, 60’s singer.
Pieced together footage (travel - interview - concert) tag along with Janis.
At times, this can be uncomfortable, excruciating even.
During an interview with Dick Cavett, she says she plans to attend her 10 year high school reunion.
She does, where the oddball in high school is shunned by her redneck classmates.
This has dated badly, because, being so close to her death in 1970, it assumes viewers “know” her story.
Her death is never mentioned, nor her sexuality, nor any of her struggles.
There has never been an in-depth documentary on Joplin; her family remains overly protective.
