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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

7.5

1h 30m

1993

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.

Director

Jeff Feuerzeig

DocumentaryMusic

Cast & Crew

Byron Coley

as Self

Jad Fair

Jad Fair

as Self

David Fair

David Fair

as Self

Maureen Tucker

Maureen Tucker

as Self

Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette

as Self

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