Why Janis Ian’s song “At Seventeen” was so universally beloved Janis Ian wrote “At Seventeen” about the “pain of adolescence” and not fitting in, but the themes of the song spoke to audiences of all ...

In celebration of Pride Month, "Janis Ian: Breaking Silence" takes a candid look into the "At Seventeen” singer-songwriter's decades-long journey as a musician staying true to her voice and artistry.

This is FRESH AIR. Janis Ian, the singer-songwriter who had her first hit record as a teenager in the 1960s, is the subject of a new documentary, "Janis Ian: Breaking Silence, " now available to ...

Janis Ian’s song “At Seventeen” spoke to audiences of all kinds and had a universal relevance. Janis Ian wrote “At Seventeen” about the “pain of adolescence” and not fitting in, but the themes of the ...

Ian had her first hit record as a teenager in the 1960s and went on to win two Grammys. A new documentary tells her life story through a combination of vintage footage and newly recorded interviews.