The Roots of 'Hairspray' (2007)

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.

Cast (20)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

M

Mary Lou Barber

Self

B

Buddy Deane

Self (archive)

Divine

Self (archive)

M

Mark Kaufman

Self

Ricki Lake

Self

Nathan Lane

Self (voice)

W

William Ivey Long

Self

E

Edward Love

Self (archive)

Michael Lynne

Self

Thomas Meehan

Self

Pat Moran

Self

M

Mark O'Donnell

Self

Vincent Peranio

Self

S

Sara Risher

Self

D

David Rockwell

Self

Marc Shaiman

Self

Robert Shaye

Self

John Waters

Self

Marissa Jaret Winokur

Self

S

Scott Wittman

Self

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