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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
In 1965, Janis Ian, a 14-year-old singer-songwriter from New Jersey, wrote “Society’s Child” about an interracial relationship. Recorded and released a year later, the song launched Ian's career, but its subject matter ignited controversy, even resulting in death threats. The fallout plunged Ian into an emotional tailspin–and yet a few years later she emerged from the ashes with an even bigger hit, “At Seventeen.” Over six decades, Janis Ian gained ten Grammy nominations in eight different categories, saw her song “Stars” recorded by such luminaries as Nina Simone and Cher, and overcame homophobia, misogyny, and a life-threatening illness to produce an indelible body of work that continues to draw audiences around the globe. Featuring Janis Ian, Joan Baez, Jean Smart, Arlo Guthrie, Lily Tomlin, and Tom Paxton, among other icons.
Where to watch Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence is streaming in the US on Kanopy.
It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex.
Cast
- Janis Ian as Self
- Joan Baez as Self
- Jean Smart as Self
- Laurie Metcalf as Self
- Lily Tomlin as Self
- Arlo Guthrie as Self
- Tom Paxton as Self
- Kye Fleming as Self
- Don Dixon as Self
Details
- Director
- Varda Bar-Kar
- Released
- March 28, 2025
- Genres
- Documentary, Music, History
- Studio
- Greenwich Entertainment
- Status
- Released
- TMDB score
- 5.5 / 10 from 6 votes
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