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

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

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.

• Release date
• January 1, 2023
• Runtime
• 96 min
• Genres
• Documentary, Music
• Director
• Daniel Fetherston

Cast

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Bill Goffrier Himself

B

Brent "Woody" Giessmann Himself

J

John Nichols Himself

R

Ron Klaus Himself

E

Evan Dando Himself

G

Grant Hart Himself

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Freedy Johnston Himself Thomas Frank Himself