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

Jan 1, 2023

1h 36m

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

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Factory 25

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Cast

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Bill Goffrier

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Brent "Woody" Giessmann

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John Nichols

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Ron Klaus

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Evan Dando

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Grant Hart

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Freedy Johnston

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Thomas Frank

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