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Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot

Name: Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
Director: Amy Rice
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-07-31
Duration: 64 min
Cast: Amy Poehler, David Wain, Molly Shannon, Ken Marino, David Hyde Pierce

2015 · 1h 4m · Documentary

If you love comedy, nostalgia, or behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, absolutely watch this tonight—it's a fun deep dive into how "Wet Hot American Summer" became a cult classic with an insanely talented cast before they were famous. Skip it only if documentaries bore you to tears, but fair warning: this one's a charming love letter to a beloved comedy.

Plot

Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage offers a glimpse into the comic minds behind a "Wet Hot" summer-camp cult hit featuring many future stars.

Director: Amy Rice

Cast: Amy Poehler, David Wain, Molly Shannon, Ken Marino, David Hyde Pierce

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