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We Were Famous, You Don't Remember: The Embarrassment
We Were Famous, You Don't Remember: The Embarrassment

We Were Famous, You Don't Remember: The Embarrassment

Ignited by punk’s invasion of the Great Plains, America’s gawkiest and greatest lost rock band battles conformity in Reagan-era Kansas.

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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.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

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Release Date

01 January 2023

Country

United States of America

Cast

Bill Goffrier

Bill Goffrier

Himself

Brent "Woody" Giessmann

Brent "Woody" Giessmann

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John Nichols

John Nichols

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Ron Klaus

Ron Klaus

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Evan Dando

Evan Dando

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Grant Hart

Grant Hart

Himself

Freedy Johnston

Freedy Johnston

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Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank

Himself

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