An Evening with John Waters: Negative Role Model

Tuesday, 04 Feb 2003 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union

John Waters is a writer and director whose films include: Cecil B. Demented, Pecker, Serial Mom, Cry Baby, Hairspray, Polyester, Desperate Living,Female Trouble, and Pink Flamingos. In addition to writing and directing feature films, Waters in the author of four books: Shock Value and Trash Trio , Crackpot, and Director's Cut. John Waters has been creatively involved from the beginning in the hit Broadway musical "Hairspray" based on the movie he wrote and directed.Institute on National Affairs - Mass Media and Culture in America

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