USA,
1988, 92 min
Directed by:
John WatersScreenplay:
John WatersCinematography:
David InsleyComposer:
Kenny VanceCast:
Divine, Deborah Harry, Ricki Lake, Jerry Stiller, Mink Stole, Josh Charles, Holter Graham, John Waters, Mary Vivian Pearce, Frederick Strother, Michael Willis (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
A 'pleasantly plump' teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 1989 - Rachel Talalay (Best Feature)
- 1989 - John Waters (Best Director)
- 1989 - Ricki Lake (Best Female Lead)
- 1989 - Divine (Best Supporting Male)
- 1989 - Deborah Harry (Best Supporting Female)
- 1989 - John Waters (Best Screenplay)
Sundance Film Festival
- 1988 - John Waters (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic)