This Filthy World (2006)

Director:

Jeff Garlin

Writer (WGA):

John Waters (written by)

Release Date:

24 November 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

Jeff Garlin's documentary on the work of John Waters.

Plot Keywords:

Cult TV Reference | Pig Farm | Jackie Kennedy | Parents | LSD

Cast

John Waters	...	Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Allison Madwatkins	...	Girl Who Asked A Question

Runtime:

Canada:86 min (Toronto International Film Festival) | USA:86 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:15

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Filthy World

Movie Connections:

References Mom and Dad (1945)

Offensive yet very clever

I think I have somehow been switched to the Bizarro World--after all, what else could explain how John Waters has gone mainstream?! Back in the 60s, 70s and early 80s, he was the creator of many sick and twisted comedies that most "nice" people didn't go to see. However, over the last two decades, thanks in part to some of his more mainstream films, he has become a very popular director and raconteur.

Here in this film, Waters is in the midst of a nation-wide tour where he does, in essence, a stand-up routine. He discusses his films, his life, his opinions and tells stories--most of which are very funny and some of which are very filthy. While this makes this film a bad idea for viewing by kids, it makes it an excellent guilty pleasure for adults to watch while the kids are asleep! Witty, clever and very iconoclastic--it is amazing to see how funny and insightful Waters is--showing he's much more than a talented (but twisted) writer and director.