Name: ANNIE: It's the Hard-Knock Life, from Script to Stage
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2013-01-01
Duration: 55 min
Cast: Andy Blankenbuehler, David Korins, Susan Hilferty, James Lapine, Emily Rosenfeld

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The documentary follows the revival production of the Broadway musical including casting, rehearsals, and opening night.

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Directed by: Joshua Seftel
Written by: Christopher W. Czajka
Produced by: Joshua Seftel, Jill Landaker Grunes
Music by: David Hocs, Jon Berman, Ed Campbell

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January 1, 2013 · 55 min · Documentary

Released: January 1, 2013
Runtime: 55 min
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English

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Is ANNIE: It's the Hard-Knock Life, from Script to Stage worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8).

Is ANNIE: It's the Hard-Knock Life, from Script to Stage okay for kids?

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