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How Colin Hanks Made a John Candy Documentary Without the Usual Celebrity Scandal

Summary by The Hollywood Reporter
The director of the Prime Video film explains why he rejected easy drama in favor of a richer look at the man who helped to define a generation of comedy with ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Uncle Buck’ and ‘Cool Runnings.’

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How Colin Hanks Made a John Candy Documentary Without the Usual Celebrity Scandal

The director of the Prime Video film explains why he rejected easy drama in favor of a richer look at the man who helped to define a generation of comedy with ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Uncle Buck’ and ‘Cool Runnings.’

·Los Angeles, United States
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The Hollywood Reporter broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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