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Letter Home Reveals Janis’ Greatest Ambition

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Letter Home Reveals Janis’ Greatest Ambition American Masters

Premiered April 05, 2016
Letter Home Reveals Janis’ Greatest Ambition

Janis' letter home reveals struggles and desires toward the end of her life.

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How Janis Joplin Made the Hell's Angels Get Her Groceries
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How Janis Joplin Made the Hell's Angels Get Her Groceries

Janis Joplin thrilled audiences and blazed new creative trails before her death at age 27.
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Janis: Little Girl Blue - Trailer

P!nk, Melissa Etheridge, Juliette Lewis can relate to Janis Joplin.
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P!nk, Melissa Etheridge, Juliette Lewis can relate to Janis

Janis Joplin's former lover, David Niehaus, remembers his relationship with Janis.
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Janis Joplin's former lover: "She set me free"

Chan Marshall Talks About Voicing Janis Joplin's Letters
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Chan Marshall Talks About Voicing Janis Joplin's Letters

Director Amy Berg talks about bringing Janis Joplin back to life in her documentary.
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Director Amy Berg Brings Janis Back to Life

Why Janis Joplin left Big Brother & the Holding Company
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Why Janis Joplin left Big Brother & the Holding Company

Band members of The Strangers talk about performing with Merle Haggard, often unprepared.
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Merle Keeps You On Your Toes

Janis' letter home reveals struggles and desires toward the end of her life.
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Letter Home Reveals Janis’ Greatest Ambition

Dick Cavett describes Janis Joplin’s influence on his show and their relationship.
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Dick Cavett on Janis Joplin’s Influence

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