Project Detail

Janis

Synopsis

The story of musician Janis Joplin's life when at the height of her success.

Details

Year: 2019
Type of film: Features
Director: Sean Durkin
Producer: Bill Haney, Greg Johnson, Michael Maher, Peter Newman
Executive Producer: Antonio Campos, Tim Disney, Josh Mond
Screenwriter: Clara Brennan, Andrew Renzi
Principal cast: Michelle Williams

Genre

Music Drama Dance

Production Status

Pre-production

Production Company

US, UK coproduction

Peter Newman Productions (US), Spheeris Films Inc. (US), Start Motion Pictures (US), Film4 (UK)

Film4

124 Horseferry Road
London
SW1P 2TX

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