American Masters S39E4: Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
- Aired: 2025-06-20
- Time: 21:00:00
- Runtime: 90 minutes
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Overview
Trace the rise of iconic singer-songwriter Janis Ian, a fearless voice in folk music and gay rights advocate whose groundbreaking songs include "Society's Child" (1966), which tackles interracial love and her searing anthem about bullying "At Seventeen" (1976). Despite backlash, Ian continues to use her music to challenge societal norms and speak her truth.