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John Waters

Waters here is captured at the height of his popularity with the mainstream hit Hairspray and the enterprising attitude of the ISFS makers shows; indeed, this is probably the most in-depth and complete episodes of ISFS. All living members of Waters' Wonderland actors are interviewed, including what is probably one of Divine's final interviews. Ross caught Divne at the Hairspray premiere and he seems overjoyed at all the success. Most of his career highlights are touched on, From his early work with Multiple Maniacs and Female Trouble, Pink Flamingos (though Waters' attempts at a sequel are untouched) all the way to the more above-ground spectacles Polyester and Desperate Living. Waters' also mentions his brief career of teaching film making in prison, where he taught the inmates to express their anger in movies.

English
  • Originally Aired August 5, 1988
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Network Channel 4
  • On Other Sites IMDB
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