
Mackin’ Ain’t Easy
2002-04-02 · 39 min · ★ 8.0
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
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Max JulienSelf
Michael CampusSelf
Don GordonSelf
Annazette ChaseSelf
Albert HughesSelf
Allen HughesSelf
Dick Anthony WilliamsSelf
Huey P. NewtonSelf (archive footage)
Mary Claire HannanSelf
Todd BoydSelf
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