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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King (1993)
Directed by Jeff Feuerzeig
Most recently watched by GMOM65
Overview
A documentary covering the rise of extremely alternative band Half Japanese: from the early days when Jad and David Fair recorded loud music in their bedroom for distribution via mail order cassette tape, to their contemporary incarnation after David’s departure for married life and Jad’s increased stature among musicians and critics. Includes interviews with Jad, David, Mo Tucker of Velvet underground fame, and Penn Jillette, who produced an album of theirs.
Length 90 minutes
Actors
Penn Jillette | Maureen Tucker | Byron Coley | Jad Fair | David Fair