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American Masters – Janis Ian: Breaking Silence premieres nationwide Friday, June 20 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/americanmasters and the PBS App.

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.

Ever since she was a teenager, Janis Ian has used her musical talents to express herself and write songs about the world around her. In 1966, she released “Society’s Child,” a song she wrote at just 14 years old about the travails of interracial love during a time when the topic was taboo. Although the song skyrocketed her to fame, she was also subjected to intense pressure and hostility from racist critics. Despite the isolation and scrutiny she experienced, Ian continued to explore her love of music and her talent for songwriting, which ultimately led to a career full of award-winning works that chronicled her journey of self-exploration and evolving reflections of society.

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