Poster of Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, October 7 1993
30 years ago
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Portrait of Byron ColeyByron Coley
Byron Coley was
>> in Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Jad FairJad Fair
Jad Fair was
>> in Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of David FairDavid Fair
David Fair was
>> in Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
as 'Himself'.
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Portrait of Maureen TuckerMaureen Tucker
Maureen Tucker was
49 in Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
as 'Herself'.
Sat, Aug 26 1944
Portrait of Penn JillettePenn Jillette
Penn Jillette was
38 in Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Mar 05 1955

Crew

Portrait of Jeff FeuerzeigJeff Feuerzeig
Jeff Feuerzeig was
>> in Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
as 'Director'
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