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.
NPR“One of the most fascinating career trajectories in pop music.”
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.”
Venue | City | Opening Date |
---|---|---|
Boca JCC Film Festival | Boca Raton, FL | 02/17/2025 |
Sacramento Jewish Film Festival | Sacramento, CA | 02/20/2025 |
East Bay International Jewish Film Festival | Pleasant Hill, CA | 02/24/2025 |
Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival | Phoenix, AZ | 02/25/2025 |
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival | Sandy Springs, GA | 02/26/2025 |
Sarasota Jewish Film Festival | Sarasota, FL | 03/02/2025 |
Brazina Documentary Film Series | Naples, FL | 03/04/2025 |
Maine Jewish Film Festival | Portland, ME | 03/06/2025 |
JxJ: DC Jewish Film + Music | Washington, DC | 03/06/2025 |
AMC Rolling Hills | Torrance, CA | • 03/19/2025 |
Seattle Jewish Film Festival | Mercer Island, WA | 03/22/2025 |
NewFilmmakers Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 03/22/2025 |
New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival | Bedford, NH | 03/23/2025 |
Houston Jewish Film Festival | Houston, TX | 03/24/2025 |
The Village @ SOPAC | South Orange, NJ | • 03/26/2025 |
IFC Center | New York, NY | 03/27/2025 |
Upstate Films / Orpheum Theatre | Saugerties, NY | • 03/31/2025 |
The JPT Film & Event Center | Newport, RI | • 04/03/2025 |
Laemmle NoHo | North Hollywood, CA | • 04/03/2025 |
Laemmle Monica Film Center | Santa Monica, CA | 04/04/2025 |
• = one-off screening |