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.”
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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.
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12 unique people credited
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The Embarrassment
as Self
Bill Goffrier
as Self - The Embarrassment, Guitar & Vocals
Brent Geissmann
as Self - The Embarrassment, Drums & Vocals
John Nichols
as Self - The Embarrassment, Vocals & Organ
Ron Klaus
as Self - The Embarrassment, Bass
Evan Dando
as Self - The Lemonheads
Freedy Johnston
as Self - Musician
Michael Carmody
as Self - Writer & Musician
Steve Wilson
as Self - Thumbs
Jeff Jensen
as Self - Earles & Jensen
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