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Mackin’ Ain’t Easy
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Mackin’ Ain’t Easy

2002-04-02 · 39 min · ★ 8.0

Documentary

Documentary celebrating the making of this 70’s cult favorite featuring interviews with Max Julien, director Michael Campus, producer Harvey Bernhard, filmmakers the Hughes Brothers, professor Todd Boyd, and writer Jessie Rhines, actors Anizette Chase, Dick Anthony Williams and Don Gordon. Produced for "The Mack" Special Edition DVD.

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Directors
Laura Nix
Production companies
New Line Cinema, New Line Home Entertainment, Automat Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Max JulienMax JulienSelf
Michael CampusMichael CampusSelf
Don GordonDon GordonSelf
Annazette ChaseAnnazette ChaseSelf
Albert HughesAlbert HughesSelf
Allen HughesAllen HughesSelf
Dick Anthony WilliamsDick Anthony WilliamsSelf
Huey P. NewtonHuey P. NewtonSelf (archive footage)
Mary Claire HannanMary Claire HannanSelf
Harvey BernhardSelf
Todd BoydTodd BoydSelf
Willie HutchSelf
Bobby SealeBobby SealeSelf (archive footage)

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