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This Filthy World

This Filthy World

This Filthy World

This Filthy World

John Waters brings his unique world view to theatre audiences.

2006•1h 26m•

★7.6(44 ratings)

DocumentaryComedy

Overview

In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against the MPAA rating system. Part endearing memoir and part hilarious lecture, This Filthy World touches on everything from the insanity of contemporary pop culture to the director's unforgettable early collaborations with inimitable Pink Flamingos star Divine.

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John Waters

John Waters

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Direction

Director: Jeff Garlin
Assistant Director: Rob Naylor
Script Supervisor: Stephanie A. Marquardt

Writing

Screenplay: John Waters

Production

Co-Producer: Eric Besner
Associate Producer: Lukas Kaiser
Post Producer: Colin A.B.V. Lewis
Executive Producer: Ted Sarandos

Publicist:

Production Accountant: Andy Wheeler

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Jared Gutstadt
Original Music Composer: Lukas Kaiser
Sound Mixer: Christopher Koch

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Daniel Shulman

Editing

Editor: Rob Naylor
Editor: Jared Gutstadt
Colorist: Steve Beganyi
Online Editor: Steve Beganyi
Additional Editor: Eric Ramistella

Art Direction

Production Design: Vincent Peranio
Set Dresser: Darryl Augustyniak

Costume & Make-Up

Key Makeup Artist: Cheryl 'Pickles' Kinion
Key Hair Stylist: Howard 'Hep' Preston

Keywords

drag queensexual humorlive performancelgbtdirty jokecinema history

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The film's tagline is: "John Waters brings his unique world view to theatre audiences."

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The runtime is 86 minutes (1h 26m).

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The film was directed by Jeff Garlin.

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The screenplay was written by John Waters.

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The score was composed by Jared Gutstadt.

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Cinematography was handled by Daniel Shulman.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt0844761.

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Rating

7.6/10

Great

44 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

This Filthy World

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Cinemavault

Filthy World

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