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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

7.5/10 TMDB1993Documentary90 minutes

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.

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Penn Jillette
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Maureen Tucker
Self
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Jad Fair
Self
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David Fair
Self
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Byron Coley
Self

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90 minutes
English
United States of America
October 7, 1993

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