这部纪录片主要讲述了爵士歌手JanisJoplin的传奇一生，收集了她所有珍贵的影像片段，从她1967年在蒙特利尔的演出，到1969年在伍德斯托克音乐节上的感人演唱，其中包括她所有的相关视频和采访，对陪伴她的朋友们和摇滚明星们也有全面的介绍。片中所有配乐都来自于她一生中所有知名歌曲。
The documentary follows the main stages of Janis Joplin’s life, from her performance at Monterey Pop in 1967 to Woodstock in 1969 and Festival Express in 1970, including interviews with relatives, friends and rock stars of her time. The soundtrack features Janis Joplin’s hits, among which Cry Baby, Mercedes Benz and Piece of My Heart. Amy Berg shows the woman behind the myth, other than the rock&roll icon, unveils a gentle, innocent yet strong woman. Well known as rock icon, the personal story of Janis Joplin is very complex. Janis serves as a narrator, telling us her life through the letters she wrote to her friends, relatives and lovers, leading us in a journey that starts from her childhood.
