Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King (1993)

Comedy Documentary

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. Written by James Meek

Updated May 20 2020

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1993-01-01

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Runtime: 90 mins Rating: 7.5

Cast

Penn Jillette

Himself

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Cast

Penn Jillette

Himself

Maureen Tucker

Herself

Byron Coley

Himself

Jad Fair

Himself

David Fair

Himself

Crew

Jeff Feuerzeig

Director

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Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King (1993)

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Cast

Penn Jillette

Himself

Maureen Tucker

Herself

Byron Coley

Himself

Jad Fair

Himself

David Fair

Himself

Crew

Jeff Feuerzeig

Director

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