Cat Power

Janis Joplin's evolution into a star is chronicled in this documentary drawing upon her letters to friends, family and peers. Narrated by Cat Power and directed by Amy Berg (West of Memphis).

Multimedia artists spend 24 days travelling 4,000 miles on a train across the US, from Atlantic to Pacific. On the way, this film shows 62 “happenings” – one-minute-long films exploring visual creativity. Features musicians Beck, Patti Smith and Thurston Moore.