Being 'Shallow Hal'
2001 · 15 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary, Comedy
The HBO special is hosted by star Brooke Burns, who spends more time talking to people on the street about what it means to be shallow than discussing the film itself.
Directed by Thomas C. Grane
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Tony Gardner Self -
Bradley Thomas Self
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SeriesDocumentary
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MovieScience FictionAction
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★ 6.31994
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★ 6.32002
MovieDocumentaryComedy
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★ 6.22000
MovieDocumentaryScience Fiction
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