Movie: Ben Harper: Pleasure and Pain

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Ben Harper
Ben Harper

Himself

Dean Butterworth
Dean Butterworth

Himself

Juan D. Nelson
Juan D. Nelson

Himself

Juan D. Nelson
Juan D. Nelson

Himself

Ellen Verdries Chase Harper
Ellen Verdries Chase Harper

Herself

Charles Chase
Charles Chase

Himself

Dorothy Chase
Dorothy Chase

Herself

Christopher 'Evil Vince' May
Christopher 'Evil Vince' May

Himself

Scott Cadwallader
Scott Cadwallader

Himself

Oliver Darbois
Oliver Darbois

Himself

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    Documentary on roots rocker Ben Harper and his band, the Innocent Criminals - featuring music from his album "Pleasure and Pain".

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    2002-11-14

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