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The Roots of 'Hairspray'

200740mMovieDocumentary

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.

DirectorJeffrey Schwarz
ProducerJeffrey Schwarz

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Cast · Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz

MB
Mary Lou Barber
Self
BD
Buddy Deane
Self (archive)
DDivine
Divine
Self (archive)
MK
Mark Kaufman
Self
RLRicki Lake
Ricki Lake
Self
NLNathan Lane
Nathan Lane
Self (voice)
WL
William Ivey Long
Self
EL
Edward Love
Self (archive)
MLMichael Lynne
Michael Lynne
Self
TMThomas Meehan
Thomas Meehan
Self
PMPat Moran
Pat Moran
Self
MO
Mark O'Donnell
Self

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