Movie: Mackin’ Ain’t Easy

Top 10 Billed Cast

Max Julien
Max Julien

Self

Michael Campus
Michael Campus

Self

Don Gordon
Don Gordon

Self

Annazette Chase
Annazette Chase

Self

Albert Hughes
Albert Hughes

Self

Allen Hughes
Allen Hughes

Self

Dick Anthony Williams
Dick Anthony Williams

Self

Huey P. Newton
Huey P. Newton

Self (archive footage)

Mary Claire Hannan
Mary Claire Hannan

Self

Harvey Bernhard
Harvey Bernhard

Self

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    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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    2002-04-02

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