6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park

6 Days to Air: The Making of South Park

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NR 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.6 · Documentary, TV Movie, Comedy

Viewers will get a look at Parker and Stone's thought process as they approach a new episode and the 24/7 grind they subject themselves to each time the show is in production. The documentary also includes in-depth interviews with Parker and Stone about their working partnership and reflections on highlights from their careers.

Directed by Arthur Bradford

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