Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary(2018)
The creators and actors from the TV show 'Freaks and Geeks' share their untold stories and pivotal moments from the making of the series that only aired for one season.
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Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
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The creators and actors from the TV show 'Freaks and Geeks' share their untold stories and pivotal moments from the making of the series that only aired for one season.
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2018-08-02
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