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Ignited by punk’s invasion of the Great Plains, America’s gawkiest and greatest lost rock band battles conformity in Reagan-era Kansas.

We Were Famous, You Don't Remember: The Embarrassment

8.020231h 36m
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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.

Directed by Daniel Fetherston

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CAST

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Bill GoffrierHimself
Brent "Woody" GiessmannHimself
John NicholsHimself
Ron KlausHimself
Evan DandoHimself
Grant HartHimself
Freedy JohnstonHimself
Thomas Frank
Thomas FrankHimself

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