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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

1993
1h 30m
Documentary
Music

Status

Released

Release

1993

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Oct 7, 1993
Languages
English
Director
Jeff Feuerzeig
Jeff Feuerzeig
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Byron Coley

Self

Jad Fair

Jad Fair

Self

David Fair

David Fair

Self

Maureen Tucker

Maureen Tucker

Self

Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette

Self

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