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.
Rolling Stone“Bar-Kar tells this tale of love, loss, and life-altering lyricism with the same tenderness of Ian’s songwriting. Even if you’re not a fan, you might be moved to tears.”
The New York Times“Few people have written about life’s growing pains more affectingly.”
The Guardian“Janis Ian’s confessional folk-pop is sensational.”
Venue | City | Opening Date |
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Landmark's Opera Plaza | San Francisco, CA | 04/11/2025 |
Vickers Theatre | Three Oaks, MI | 04/11/2025 |
Lark Theatre | Larkspur, CA | 04/18/2025 |
JBFC’s Jewish Film Festival | Pleasantville, NY | 04/26/2025 |
Milwaukee Film Festival | Milwaukee, WI | 04/28/2025 |
Tampa Theatre | Tampa, FL | • 04/28/2025 |
Vancouver Jewish Film Festival | Vancouver, BC | 05/01/2025 |
3Below Theaters | San Jose, CA | 05/02/2025 |
The Music Hall | Portsmouth, NH | 05/02/2025 |
Long Island Jewish Film Festival | Huntington, NY | 05/03/2025 |
Belcourt Theatre | Nashville, TN | • ♥ 05/05/2025 |
Long Island Jewish Film Festival | Huntington, NY | 05/06/2025 |
Milwaukee Film Festival | Milwaukee, WI | 05/07/2025 |
Colonial Theatre | Phoenixville, PA | • 05/08/2025 |
The Neon | Dayton, OH | • 05/10/2025 |
ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks | Bethlehem, PA | • 05/12/2025 |
The Guild Cinema | Albuquerque, NM | 05/13/2025 |
Glenwood Arts | Overland Park, KS | 05/16/2025 |
Rosendale Theatre | Rosendale, NY | • 06/11/2025 |
Free State Film Festival | Lawrence, KS | 06/25/2025 |
• = one-off screening ♥ = Q & A |