Filmmaker Jeff Feuerzeig's rockumentary on the bizarre pop music of cult band Half Japanese is a pleasantly mixed effort. Filled with interviews, performance footage, and reverential testimonials to the band's greatness, the film sometimes seems like a parody--an underground version of
THIS IS SPINAL TAP. But, tracing the group's 18-year journey through the rock underground, the film is funny and loving, and even raises intriguing issues about the recording industry.
Working in chronological order, HALF JAPANESE begins with the group's genesis. The band was formed in 1977 by brothers Jad and David Fair who, unable to play instruments but clearly in love with r...
Released:
1993
Rated:
NR
Length:
90 mins