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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

7.8 average rating
7.8
English / 90 MIN. / 1993

The Genres

The Synopsis

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.

The Cast

Byron ColeyJad FairDavid FairMaureen TuckerPenn Jillette

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