2024 | USA | Documentary

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2024)

  • English - 114 mins
  • Director | Varda Bar-Kar
  • Writer | Varda Bar-Kar, Pierre Hauser
  • Producer | Varda Bar-Kar, Alessandra Pasquino, Brooke Wentz

STATUS: Released

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"Janis Ian: Breaking Silence" is a 2024 documentary directed by Varda Bar-Kar that chronicles the life and career of acclaimed American singer-songwriter Janis Ian. The film delves into Ian's journey from her Jewish upbringing on a New Jersey chicken farm to her rise to fame with hits like "Society's Child" and "At Seventeen." It explores her navigation through challenges such as homophobia, industry misogyny, and personal health struggles, highlighting her resilience and contributions to music and social issues.

Documentary Music Biography Singer-Songwriter Janis Ian American Music LGBTQ+ Issues Social Commentary Resilience Personal Struggles Homophobia.
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