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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.

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  • Bill Goffrier

    Bill Goffrier

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  • Brent "Woody" Giessmann

    Brent "Woody" Giessmann

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  • John Nichols

    John Nichols

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  • Ron Klaus

    Ron Klaus

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  • Evan Dando

    Evan Dando

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  • Grant Hart

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  • Freedy Johnston

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  • Thomas Frank

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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.

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