American Masters - Season 30 - Eps 6: Janis: Little Girl Blue
One of the most revered and influential rock ’n’ roll singers of all time, Janis Joplin (January 19, 1943 – October 4, 1970) thrilled audiences and blazed new creative trails before her death at age 27. Oscar-nominated director Amy Berg (Deliver Us From Evil, West of Memphis, Prophet’s Prey) examines Joplin’s story in depth, for the first time on film, presenting an intimate portrait of a complicated and driven artist.
About American Masters

Title: American Masters
First Air Date: 1986-06-23
Last Air Date: 2025-02-21
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 6.944/10 (from 18 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 40
Total Episodes: 301
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen
Synopsis
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.