A new documentary premiering tonight on the PBS “American Masters” series delves into the life and death of Janis Joplin more than 45 years ago, and the movie’s director sees parallels with the recent death of another music icon, Prince.

Amy Berg, the director, writer and producer of “Janis: Little Girl Blue,” touches on those parallels and gives insights behind the film in an exclusive interview with TVWeek Open Mic writer Hillary Atkin.

Please click here to read Hillary’s full report, including comments from Laura Joplin, Janis’ sister.