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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

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7.5/10 • 4

1993-10-07 • 1h 30m

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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.

Directors
Jeff Feuerzeig

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  1. Byron Coley

    Byron Coley

    Self

  2. Jad Fair

    Jad Fair

    Self

  3. David Fair

    David Fair

    Self

  4. Maureen Tucker

    Maureen Tucker

    Self

  5. Penn Jillette

    Penn Jillette

    Self

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
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