Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

90 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 1, 1993

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.

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King

90 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 1, 1993

Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
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.
IMDb rating 7.5
Producers
Original title Half Japanese: The Band That Would Be King
Directors Jeff Feuerzeig
Writers

Cast

Byron Coley

as Himself

Jad Fair

as Himself

David Fair

as Himself

Maureen Tucker

as Herself

Penn Jillette

as Himself