We Were Famous, You Don't Remember: The Embarrassment
Formed in 1979 in Wichita, Kansas, the so-called "blister pop" band the Embarrassment played major U.S. cities and garnered praise from the likes of Allen Ginsberg, John Cale and Jonathan Demme, but their refusal to compromise their vision made success elusive. Through archival interviews and concert footage, this documentary draws a portrait of the oft-overlooked post-punk legends.
- Overview
- Cast
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We Were Famous, You Don't Remember: The Embarrassment
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2023
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original Title
We Were Famous, You Don't Remember: The Embarrassment
Production Companies
Factory 25
Description
Formed in 1979 in Wichita, Kansas, the so-called "blister pop" band the Embarrassment played major U.S. cities and garnered praise from the likes of Allen Ginsberg, John Cale and Jonathan Demme, but their refusal to compromise their vision made success elusive. Through archival interviews and concert footage, this documentary draws a portrait of the oft-overlooked post-punk legends.
