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John Waters: Subversion, Shock, and the Ultimate Outsider

John Waters: Subversion, Shock, and the Ultimate Outsider

Episode 38 Published 8 months, 2 weeks ago
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The films of John Waters were so nasty, so shocking ,and so subversive that shock author William Burroughs called him "The Pope of Trash." But from his beginnings in X-rated art films to cult classics like Hairspray and Crybaby, John Waters created and cultivated his own peculiar niche in film while nurturing the unique company of players who became a family of outcasts.

This episode was originally published on March 31, 2025.

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