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.

Jan 01, 2023 1h 36m

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Synopsis

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.

Title	We Were Famous, You Don't Remember: The Embarrassment
Companies	Factory 25
Countries	United States of America
Keywords	punk rock, kansas city, post-punk, wichita kansas, lawrence kansas, indie rock, music documentary, do it yourself, great plains