Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

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

1993-10-07

Year

1993

Duration

1h 30m

Status

Released

Score

7.50

Cast

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Byron Coley

Jad Fair

Jad Fair

David Fair

David Fair

Maureen Tucker

Maureen Tucker

Penn Jillette

Penn Jillette