THE JOHN WATERS SCREENPLAY COLLECTION Hairspray; Pink Flamingos; Flamingos Forever; Female Trouble; Desperate Living; Multiple Maniacs

American filmmaker, actor, writer, and artist John Waters' irreverent style is definitely an acquired taste and not for the faint of heart. Called "The Pope of Trash" by author William S. Burroughs, Waters performs "every single role in my movies out loud for your twisted enjoyment." As Waters narrates the screenplays of six of his movies, his over-the-top style is outrageous; he portrays evil lesbian baby traders, an egg-obsessed grandmother, a struggle for the "Filthiest Person Alive" title, and the comparatively mild Tracy Turnblad of Hairspray fame. Many of Waters' films were banned due to his shocking, non-mainstream values and visuals. Waters performs with great gusto, making the surreal, the disgusting, and the absurd weirdly entertaining. [Published: JANUARY 2026]