Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 7, 1993

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Documentary, Music

User Score

75%

Original Title

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

Director

Jeff Feuerzeig

Description

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.