Follow 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. Amy Berg’s profound documentary includes interviews with relatives, friends and rock stars, complemented by Janis Joplin’s hits. Berg shows the woman behind the myth, unveils a gentle, innocent yet strong woman. Well known as rock icon, the personal story of Janis Joplin is very complex. Narrated by Cat Power, Joplin tells her life through the letters she wrote to her friends, relatives and lovers, leading us in a journey that starts from her childhood.