Mackin’ Ain’t Easy

Mackin’ Ain’t Easy

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Mackin’ Ain’t Easy

2002

0h 39m

8.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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Production Companies

New Line Cinema

New Line Home Entertainment

Automat Pictures

Cast & Crew

13 members

Acting

Max Julien

Self

Max Julien

Directing

Michael Campus

Self

Michael Campus

Acting

Don Gordon

Self

Don Gordon

Acting

Annazette Chase

Self

Annazette Chase

Directing

Albert Hughes

Self

Albert Hughes

Directing

Allen Hughes

Self

Allen Hughes

Acting

Dick Anthony Williams

Self

Dick Anthony Williams

Acting

Huey P. Newton

Self (archive footage)

Huey P. Newton

Costume & Make-Up

Mary Claire Hannan

Self

Mary Claire Hannan

Production

Harvey Bernhard

Self

No Image

Acting

Todd Boyd

Self

Todd Boyd

Sound

Willie Hutch

Self

No Image

Acting

Bobby Seale

Self (archive footage)

Bobby Seale

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