• Hairspray (1988) | Integration, Suburbia, and Music

  • Jan 19 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
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Hairspray (1988) | Integration, Suburbia, and Music

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  • In our first episode of 2025, we discuss the Godfather of Filth John Waters and his rollicking 1988 film about integration in Baltimore: Hairspray. Discussion also includes:

    • Other recent watches: NOSFERATU (Robert Eggers), THE LAST SHOWGIRL (Gia Coppola), FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL! (Russ Meyer), and ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ (Don Siegel);
    • Farm labor in Florida;
    • Craig's New Year's Resolution Watchlist;
    • Lots of Coppola talk: Francis, Gia, Sofia, and Nic!

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    SOURCES & LINKS:

    • https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2024/12/27/migrant-farmworkers-came-florida-stability-they-found-danger/?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio
    • https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2024-07-12/florida-heat-law-biden-administration-outdoor-worker-heat-protections
    • https://www.ocala.com/story/news/local/2024/06/18/farmworkers-need-more-protection-advocates-say/74123319007/
    • https://www.newsweek.com/florida-teen-posted-speeding-tiktok-videos-killing-six-jailed-2011604
    • https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/142
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