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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

2025-03-28
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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.

Director

Varda Bar-Kar

Writer

Varda Bar-Kar

Producer

Varda Bar-Kar

Writer

Pierre Hauser

Producer

Alessandra Pasquino

Producer

Brooke Wentz

Status

Released

Countries

    Companies

    • Greenwich Entertainment

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