Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

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Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

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.

Release Date

2025-03-28

Year

2025

Status

Released

Score

5.33

Cast

Janis Ian

Janis Ian

Joan Baez

Joan Baez

Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Laurie Metcalf

Laurie Metcalf

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin

Arlo Guthrie

Arlo Guthrie

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Tom Paxton

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Kye Fleming

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Don Dixon