Janis: Little Girl Blue

7.8/10 · 67 votesMay 3, 201690 min

Ranked #4 of 9 in Season 30•+0.2 vs season avg

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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

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Episode Summary

"Janis: Little Girl Blue" is episode 6 of American Masters season 30. It scored 7.8/10 from 67 votes, ranking #4 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on May 3, 2016.

Next: E7 · The Highwaymen: Friends Till the End Best of Season 30