Janis Ian: Breaking Silence

Janis Ian: Breaking Silence chronicles the remarkable journey of Jewish singer- songwriter Janis Ian, beginning with her teen years when her song “Society’s Child” became a hit single about an interracial love relationship. In the mid-70s, she ascends to major stardom with the hit “At Seventeen”, her masterful take on adolescent pain and alienation. She cemented her place as a voice for outsiders everywhere. In the 1980s, she moved to Nashville reinventing herself as primarily a songwriter.

Eventually she returned to performing and continued to write songs that addressed difficult subjects. Her music continues to attract new fans, inspiring listeners with her disarmingly candid lyrics and unwavering resilience in the face of personal and professional challenges.

SPONSORED BY:
Ellen Balka
Cathy Paperny and Ron Ritch