Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
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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.
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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence - Watch the documentary now! | American Masters - PBS
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence - Watch the documentary now! | American Masters PBS
Singer-songwriter Janis Ian proves a gifted storyteller in 'Breaking Silence' - NPR
Singer-songwriter Janis Ian proves a gifted storyteller in 'Breaking Silence' NPR
‘Janis Ian: Breaking Silence’: New documentary reflects her life and career - People's World
‘Janis Ian: Breaking Silence’: New documentary reflects her life and career People's World
FilmWeek: ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Freaky Tales,’ ‘Janis Ian: Breaking Silence,’ and more - LAist
FilmWeek: ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Freaky Tales,’ ‘Janis Ian: Breaking Silence,’ and more LAist
Review | Janis Ian doc offers conventional account of an unconventional artist - The Washington Post
Review | Janis Ian doc offers conventional account of an unconventional artist The Washington Post
Janis Ian Opens Up About Losing Her Voice, Industry Frustrations & Agreeing to Make a Documentary - Billboard
Janis Ian Opens Up About Losing Her Voice, Industry Frustrations & Agreeing to Make a Documentary Billboard
Janis Ian Documentary ‘Breaking Silence’: Review - Best Classic Bands
Janis Ian Documentary ‘Breaking Silence’: Review Best Classic Bands
Reviewing ‘Art For Everybody,’ and four other new biographical documentaries - Substack
Reviewing ‘Art For Everybody,’ and four other new biographical documentaries Substack
N.J. folk icon Janis Ian talks new ‘Breaking Silence’ doc about her brilliant life - NJ.com
N.J. folk icon Janis Ian talks new ‘Breaking Silence’ doc about her brilliant life NJ.com
How Janis Ian’s Jewish heritage inspired some of her greatest hits - The Forward
How Janis Ian’s Jewish heritage inspired some of her greatest hits The Forward
'Janis Ian: Breaking Silence' Doc Acquired By Greenwich Entertainment - Deadline
'Janis Ian: Breaking Silence' Doc Acquired By Greenwich Entertainment Deadline
Janis Ian Is a Living, Breathing Trailblazer. Let’s Listen to Her - Rolling Stone
Janis Ian Is a Living, Breathing Trailblazer. Let’s Listen to Her Rolling Stone
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