Janis Ian: Breaking Silence (2025)
Movie ★ 5.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: teach me something
Dating from 2025, Janis Ian: Breaking Silence sits in the documentary, history and music corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Varda Bar-Kar. The cast includes Jean Smart, Lily Tomlin and Laurie Metcalf. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.3 out of 10.
60Tonight Score Recent.
Synopsis
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.
Where to watch Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Streaming catalogues change often. These links show which official services currently offer this title in your country:
Get an email alert for Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
Find on JustWatch Streaming & rental options (TMDB) IMDb page Parents guide
Cast & crew
- Varda Bar-KarDirector
- Jean Smartas Self
- Lily Tomlinas Self
- Laurie Metcalfas Self
- Joan Baezas Self
- Janis Ianas Self
- Arlo Guthrieas Self
- Tom Paxtonas Self
- Kye Flemingas Self
Data from TMDB. Page last updated 4 Oct 2026. Download share image
Questions about Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
- What genre is Janis Ian: Breaking Silence?
- Janis Ian: Breaking Silence is categorised as Documentary, History, Music.
- Who stars in Janis Ian: Breaking Silence?
- Jean Smart, Lily Tomlin, Laurie Metcalf, Joan Baez, Janis Ian appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Janis Ian: Breaking Silence?
- Varda Bar-Kar directed Janis Ian: Breaking Silence.
- Is Janis Ian: Breaking Silence worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Janis Ian: Breaking Silence?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
