Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

7.6 | NR | en | 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. 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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Released: March. 28,2025 | Released Producted By: Greenwich Entertainment , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://greenwichentertainment.com/film/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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History , Documentary , Music

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Cast

Janis Ian , Joan Baez , Jean Smart , Laurie Metcalf , Lily Tomlin , Arlo Guthrie

Director

Varda Bar-Kar

Producted By

Greenwich Entertainment

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Varda Bar-Kar
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Director

Brooke Wentz
Brooke Wentz

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Varda Bar-Kar
Varda Bar-Kar

Producer

Varda Bar-Kar
Varda Bar-Kar

Writer

Pierre Hauser
Pierre Hauser

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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence Audience Reviews

Ehirerapp Waste of time
JinRoz For all the hype it got I was expecting a lot more!
Tacticalin An absolute waste of money
Nessieldwi Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.