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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

199390 min★7.8 (5 votes)
DocumentaryMusic

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.

Original Language:EN

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Cast

Byron Coley

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Jad Fair

Jad Fair

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David Fair

David Fair

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Maureen Tucker

Maureen Tucker

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Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette

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