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.

Directed by Daniel Fetherston, Danny Szlauderbach

Top cast

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Bill Goffrier

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Brent "Woody" Giessmann

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John Nichols

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Ron Klaus

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Evan Dando

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Grant Hart

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Freedy Johnston

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Thomas Frank

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