The Heck with Hollywood!

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The Heck With Hollywood!
Poster of the movie The Heck with Hollywood!.jpg
Directed by Doug Block
Written byDoug Block
Produced byDoug Block
Starring Gerry Cook
CinematographyDoug Block
Edited byDeborah Rosenberg
Release date
  • 1991 (1991)
Running time
57 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Heck With Hollywood! is a 1991 American documentary film about independent film, directed by Doug Block. [1]

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References

  1. Maslin, Janet (2008). "New York Times: The Heck With Hollywood!". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on October 11, 2008. Retrieved August 3, 2008.