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
DocumentaryMusic
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.
Director
Daniel Fetherston
Top 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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