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The Roots of 'Hairspray'(2007)

November 20, 200740m

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Documentary tracing the history of Hairspray from screen to stage and back to the screen. Featuring interviews with John Waters, Ricki Lake, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and more. Produced for the “Hairspray” DVD.

Director: Jeffrey Schwarz

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Ricki Lake
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Nathan Lane
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Michael Lynne
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Thomas Meehan

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Pat Moran

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Vincent Peranio

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Marc Shaiman

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Robert Shaye

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John Waters

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Marissa Jaret Winokur

Self

Mary Lou Barber

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Buddy Deane

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Mark Kaufman

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William Ivey Long

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Edward Love

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Mark O'Donnell

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Sara Risher

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David Rockwell

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Scott Wittman

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Status: Released
Original title: The Roots of 'Hairspray'
Original language: English