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.”
2023•1h 36m•Released
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
Daniel Fetherston
Languages
English
Cast
Bill Goffrier
Himself
Brent "Woody" Giessmann
Himself
John Nichols
Himself
Ron Klaus
Himself
Evan Dando
Himself
Grant Hart
Himself
Freedy Johnston
Himself
Thomas Frank
Himself
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