The Roots of 'Hairspray'

Name: The Roots of 'Hairspray'
Cast: Mary Lou Barber, Buddy Deane, Divine, Mark Kaufman, Ricki Lake

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Jeffrey Schwarz

Mary Lou Barber

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Buddy Deane

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Divine

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Mark Kaufman

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Ricki Lake

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Nathan Lane

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William Ivey Long

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Edward Love

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