Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Toronto International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
October 7, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeff Feuerzeig
- Original Title
- Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeff Feuerzeig
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Jeff Feuerzeig
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What is Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King about?
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.
Who directed Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King?
Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King was directed by Jeff Feuerzeig.
Who stars in Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King?
The principal cast of Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King includes Byron Coley, Jad Fair, David Fair, Maureen Tucker, Penn Jillette.
When was Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King released and how long is it?
Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.