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

2023

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

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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1hr 36mins

Documentary, Music

January 01, 2023

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Language

English

Status

Released

Title:

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

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.

Genres:

Documentary, Music

Languages:

English

Runtime:

1hr 36mins

Country Origin:

US

Tagline:

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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