We Were Famous, You Don't Remember: The Embarrassment (2022)
Ignited by punk’s invasion of the Great Plains, America’s gawkiest and greatest lost rock band battles conformity in Reagan-era Kansas.
96 min
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
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Bill Goffrier as Self - The Embarrassment, Guitar & Vocals
- Brent Geissmann as Self - The Embarrassment, Drums & Vocals
- John Nichols as Self - The Embarrassment, Vocals & Organ
- Ron Klaus as Self - The Embarrassment, Bass
- Evan Dando as Self - The Lemonheads
- Freedy Johnston as Self - Musician
- Michael Carmody as Self - Writer & Musician
- Steve Wilson as Self - Thumbs
- Jeff Jensen as Self - Earles & Jensen
Crew
- The Embarrassment · Archive footage
- Daniel Fetherston · Director
- Danny Szlauderbach · Director