Being 'Shallow Hal'

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Overview

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.

Cast: Brooke Burns, Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander, Bobby Farrelly, more

Director: Thomas C. Grane

Genres: Documentary, Comedy

Cast

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