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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
About the Film:
In 1966, Janis Ian, a tiny teenage Jewish singer-songwriter from New Jersey scores a hit titled ‘Society’s Child’, about an interracial relationship. The song launches her illustrious career but also ignites controversy, and she plunges into an emotional tailspin–only to emerge from the ashes with an even bigger hit in 1975 ‘At Seventeen’, about body shaming. For the next six decades, Janis overcame homophobia, record industry misogyny, and a life-threatening illness to produce an indelible body of work that continues to draw large audiences around the globe.
For an Interview with Ms. Ian at the Premiere of the Film CLICK HERE (Will open a new window.)
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Proudly Sponsored by: PBS KVIE & Barbara Brass and Col. Pat Thompson
