John Waters | Paul Holdengräber

Filmmaker John Waters returns to LIVE with tales from his latest book, Carsick, which chronicles his adventures hitchhiking across the U.S.

John Waters is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, and visual artist best known for his cult films, including Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, and Cecil B. DeMented. He is also the author of a memoir, Role Models. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

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