John Waters is an American filmmaker, writer, and visual artist known for transgressive cult films such as Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, and Multiple Maniacs, which were produced in the 1970s with his Baltimore-based troupe the Dreamlanders. His 1988 comedy Hairspray later became a Tony-winning Broadway musical and a 2007 studio film, while later features including Cry-Baby, Serial Mom, and Cecil B. Demented cemented his reputation in independent cinema. This tag page collects news, interviews, festival coverage, and career updates related to his ongoing work in film and visual art.
