Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2025)
2025 · NR · Documentary, Music, History
Genres: Documentary, Music, History
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.
Director: Varda Bar-Kar
Writers: Varda Bar-Kar, Pierre Hauser
Cast
Janis Ian as SelfJoan Baez as SelfJean Smart as SelfLaurie Metcalf as SelfLily Tomlin as SelfArlo Guthrie as SelfTom Paxton as SelfKye Fleming as SelfDon Dixon as SelfMore like this
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