Documentaries featuring John Waters
List activity
887 views
• 1 this weekCreate a new list
List your movie, TV & celebrity picks.
82 titles
- DirectorMichael StabileStarsJeff StrykerSteven ScarboroughJohn TravisSeed Money is the story of Chuck Holmes, a San Francisco pornographer turned philanthropist. Holmes helped shaped and create gay identity in the years after Stonewall, and later became a major contributor to gay advocacy groups like the Human Rights Campaign and the LGBT Victory Fund, only to find later in life that while his money was welcome in philanthropic circles, he sometimes wasn't.
- DirectorSkizz CyzykStarsJohn WatersLittle Castles is one of the first in-depth, historical examinations of the concrete creation. And the 30-minute film--produced and researched by Lillian Bowers, directed and edited by Skizz Cyzyk--uncovers numerous little-known facts about Formstone, which first began changing the Baltimore's face some 60 years ago.
- DirectorTony MarkesAdam RifkinStarsAdam RifkinJane JenkinsScott WolfA young actor struggling to make it in Hollywood is noticed by a film director, whose main focus is directly on him accomplishing his goal.
- StarsDebbie HarryChris SteinJimmy DestriThe career of the punk band Blondie is documented with interviews from the band. It also shows them preparing for the No Exit tour, their first and album in 17 years.
- DirectorShainee GabelKristin HahnStarsRobert RedfordMichael StipeStuds TerkelA captivating cross-country adventure brought to life by two young women who take the road to explore and expose the American Dream. Armed with a Powerbook and a couple of cameras, filmmakers Gabel (writer/director of Golden Globe nominated A Love Song for Bobby Long) and Hahn (Executive Producer of Academy Award winning The Departed) find themselves driving recklessly through the back roads of Aspens with Hunter S. Thompson, chilling out with Willie Nelson on his tour bus, musing with Robert Redford in the mountains of Sundance and inadvertently breaking the rules in the West Wing-- all the while chronicling the people they meet along the way in gas stations and diners. Anthem is a unique and irreverent time capsule of the American Spirit at the dawn of the 21st century.
- StarsJohn LithgowKathleen TurnerJoan CrawfordEarly on, Hollywood saw that recognizable talent could minimize the financial risks of film production.
- DirectorAl CorleyHorst KönigsteinStarsF. Murray AbrahamBenny AnderssonJellybean BenítezA drama-documentary on the development, rise to fame and the aftermath of Studio 54.
- DirectorBarry LevinsonStarsRichard BelzerOctavia ButlerPhyllis DillerThis documentary by Barry Levinson and producers Berge and Rabin takes a look at what we, as Americans, thought the future would be, as we traveled through the 20th century. Houses and cars of the future, the promise of technology, and the other hopes and dreams of the early part of the century gave way to the fears and anxieties brought about by the atomic age and the Hollywood disaster films that followed. Soon we wondered if we could control technology, or if it would control us. This film is by turns light-hearted and thoughtful, and rare historical and archival film, produced by government and industry, alternates with on-screen interviews with people as diverse as consumer advocate Ralph Nader, cartoonist Matt Groening, futurist Alvin Toffler, comedienne Phyllis Diller, and actor Martin Mull.
- DirectorShelly Dunn FremontVincent FremontStarsBrigid BerlinPaul MorrisseyHoney BerlinBrigid Emmett Berlin, eldest of three daughters born to socialite parents, became an American artist and Warhol superstar.
- StarsJermaine JacksonMaureen KaneStacy KeachThe documentary style program profiled the life and career of entertainer, Pia Zadora.
- DirectorBill WeberDavid WeissmanStarsLarry BrinkinPeggy CassThe CockettesDocumentary about the gender-bending San Francisco performance group who became a pop culture phenomenon in the early 1970s.
- DirectorNick Cory WrightStarsStephen FrearsVictoria AbrilWoody AllenA rare look at the the career of film director Pedro Almodóvar, especially his early works, with interviews with the director himself and his stars and admirers.
- StarsJosh BinswangerJohn WatersTom ClancyBaltimore's "The Senator" Theater; Ford Island, Hawaii; North Dakota Prairie Churches; Purdue Barn, Indiana; Stevens Creek Settlements, Nebraska; Los Caminos Del Rio Heritage Corridor, Texas; Bok Kai Temple, Marysville, California; Carter G. Woodson Home, Washington, DC; Jackson Ward Landmark District, Richmond, Virginia; Cigna Campus, Bloomfield, Connecticut; Telluride Valley Floor, Colorado.
- StarsJohn WatersWillard CarrollJane LahrInterviews with filmmakers/fans Willard Carroll and John Waters, Stephen Cox, author of The Munchkins of Oz, Munchkin actors and others on the impact and influence of the 1939 MGM film version of The Wizard of Oz.
- DirectorTim SmythStarsGilbert BakerMarty BlecmanTony EliteA musical bio-profile of the openly gay music legend Sylvester.
- DirectorMichael CoulterStarsJanine AmsterdamLaurence FishburneXaviera HollanderAndres Serrano is a New York photographer most famous for his controversial 1987 work Piss Christ. This documentary follows him to Amsterdam where he shoots a collection based on all aspects of sex.
- DirectorBruce SinofskyStarsDarren AronofskyWillem DafoeStephen GaghanDocumentary examining how the seductive highs and excruciating lows of drug use have evolved on-screen during the last 60 years.
- DirectorWash WestmorelandStarsTrev BroudySam TysonJason Adonis
- StarsTrenton Doyle HancockKiki SmithDo-Ho SuhHow do artists tell stories in their work? How does contemporary art reflect and reveal narrative traditions? How does the art of today record and describe the world around us? The Art:21 documentary "Stories" explores these questions through the work of Charles Atlas, Kara Walker, Kiki Smith, Do-Ho Suh, and Trenton Doyle Hancock.
- DirectorRyan R. WilliamsStarsRyan R. WilliamsGloria SmithClint J. PalmerChronicles the life of Curtis Clemins, who is torn between the love of his life and accomplishing his dream. When hitting rock bottom during the Sundance Film Festival, Clemins' calls upon his old college chum, Kevin Prouse, giving the now drunken acting instructor in the throes of a divorce, the only clue that will salvage Clemins' rapidly deteriorating life.
- DirectorEric DahanStarsLarry ClarkLeo FitzpatrickDaniel Franzese
- DirectorChris MetzlerJeff SpringerStarsSonny BonoJohn WatersNorm NiverRenowned cult film director John Waters narrates this quirky exploration of the Salton Sea, the massive Southern California lake that was created by accident a century ago, became a popular desert resort and has since developed into a refuge for a community of oddballs.
- DirectorLawrence JordanStarsJules AsnerClem BurkePaul CarbonaraMusic legends Blondie performs their hits.
- DirectorTimothy Greenfield-SandersStarsSunrise AdamsBriana BanksBelladonnaFor a book project, photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders took photographs of 30 stars of adult movies, each pair of photographs in the same pose, clothed and nude. This film records the photo shoots and includes interviews with the performers and commentary from eight writers (and John Waters). The actors and writers discuss economics, nudity and exhibitionism, careers, and private lives.
- DirectorFenton BaileyRandy BarbatoStarsLinda LovelaceHarry ReemsDennis HopperAn examination of the infamous pornographic film Deep Throat (1972), covering aspects from the film's creation to its cultural impact.
- DirectorJim TushinskiStarsPeter BerlinArmistead MaupinJohn WatersThis intimate film reveals the legendary man with the white saran wrapped pants, undersized leather vests, and Dutch-boy haircut who is the iconic Peter Berlin.
- StarsCassandra PetersonHarry Anderson'Weird Al' YankovicA look back at the years 1980-1989 with commentary from celebrities and comedians in 3-D.
- StarsJohn AboudMichael Ian BlackCharoSeveral holidays and their various television specials and traditions are discussed by celebrities and comedians.
- DirectorKirby DickStarsKirby DickKimberly PeirceDarren AronofskyKirby Dick's exposé about the American movie ratings board.
- StarsJohn Waters
- DirectorLisa AdesLesli KlainbergStarsRandy BarbatoDan BucatinskyJonathan CaouetteA chronological look at films by, for, or about (or 'by, for, and about') gays and lesbians in the United States, from 1947 to 2005, from Kenneth Anger's "Fireworks" to Ang Lee's "Brokeback Mountain." Talking heads, anchored by critic and scholar B. Ruby Rich, are interspersed with an advancing timeline and with clips from two dozen films. The narrative groups the pictures around various firsts, movements, and triumphs: experimental films, indie films, sex on screen, outlaw culture and bad guys, lesbian lovers, films about AIDS and dying, emergence of romantic comedy, transsexual films, films about diversity and various cultures, and then mainstream Hollywood drama. What might come next?
- DirectorEric ClawsonKaren HillhouseEric SanfordStarsLarry BillmanJohn LandisJohn WatersFilm directors, including John Landis and John Waters, discuss the work of Busby Berkeley.
- DirectorMary JordanStarsJack SmithNayland BlakeIra CohenA mesmerizing collage of images and audio from the life and work of Jack Smith, the underground filmmaker, photographer, performance artist, and anti-capitalist, who worked in New York from the '60s until his death in 1989. Highlights include the story behind the Supreme Court case over the banning of his 1963 classic Flaming Creatures.
- StarsJohn WatersDom DeLuiseAlison ArngrimCelebrities and comedians are back to discuss more important historical moments and popular culture for the 1970's.
- DirectorOlivia BlythmanRichard MortimerStuart RamsayStarsRichard TeidemanDavid AaronovitchJenny AgutterCelebrating the relaunch of Film4 as a free-to-air TV channel, Channel4 counts down their list of the fop 50 films to see before you die, as compiled by film critics and personalities.
- DirectorRichard DrutmanStarsChris BallewDavid CrossNellie McKay
- DirectorSouzan AlaviStarsGbenga AkinnagbeBenay BergerAl BrownA behind-the-scenes look at the fourth season of The Wire.
- StarsAsia ArgentoLarry ClarkJoe ColemanSpécial Freaks.
- StarsJohn WatersHugh HefnerPhil DonahueFrankly examines a colorful and controversial chapter of modern American history, when individuals and events coalesced to challenge the moral orthodoxy surrounding sex and sexual behavior. Eros moved from the shadows into the sphere of public discussion as people sought to eradicate sexual ignorance, fear and loathing. Activism took root and laws were changed; traditional institutions and gender roles were questioned; pleasure was had, and so was profit. And as with any revolution, there were counter-forces seeking a return to the status quo.
- DirectorJeffrey SchwarzStarsDavid AnsenScott AukermanPhillip J. BartellStarz Inside takes a look at the best gross-out and boundary-pushing films in cinema history.
- DirectorRusty NailsStarsGeorge A. RomeroDario ArgentoJason Winn 'J.B. Destiny' Bareford"Dead On" examines George's fantastic body of film work as it stands to date, and investigates a number of aspects of George's work, working style, and involvement with the independent and Hollywood film communities.
- DirectorTom DonahuePaul Hasegawa-OverackerStarsCindy ShermanJohn WatersEric BogosianA documentary on art-scene commentator Paul Hasegawa-Overacker's relationship with enigmatic photographer Cindy Sherman.
- DirectorSteven SaporitoZach ShafferStarsKevin CahoonMichael CavadiasChantal ClaretLike the weekly pansexual party it pays tribute to, SqueezeBox! immortalizes the no-holds-barred, anything-goes attitude that its denizens embodied. The legendary club where the Toilet Boys and Hedwig were born gets the ultimate rock-and-roll tribute where all are welcome.
- DirectorFred CasellaStarsJohn WatersPaul VaughanTony Joubert
- DirectorJeffrey SchwarzStarsForrest J. AckermanJohn BadhamDiane BakerChronicles the last great American showman, filmmaker William Castle, a master of ballyhoo who became a brand name in movie horror with his outrageous audience participation gimmicks.
- DirectorKaty LeighJeffrey SchwarzStarsNikki BlonskyAmanda BynesJudi Cooper-SealyA documentary following the making of the 2007 musical Hairspray.
- DirectorDaniel O'ConnorNeil OrtenbergStarsAmiri BarakaLenny BruceWilliam S. BurroughsA look at the life and work of American publisher Barney Rosset, who struggled to bring controversial works like "Tropic of Cancer" and "Naked Lunch" to publication.
- 1992– 25m7.6 (31)TV EpisodeDirectorKaty LeighStarsNikki BlonskyAmanda BynesJudi Cooper-Sealy
- DirectorJeff SimpsonStarsNick AshfordAndy BellJellybean BenítezThe leading Queens of the disco era including Gloria Gaynor, Grace Jones, Chaka Khan, Madonna, Donna Summer and Sylvester are profiled. Graham Norton narrates.
- DirectorAndré SchäferStarsJohn WatersWieland SpeckRosa von PraunheimDocumentary on the history of gay and lesbian film.
- StarsRoger AllersRuben A. AquinoHoward AshmanFind out how the spectacular music inspired the animation, and learn more about the development of the characters-such as how Ursula ended up being a big octopus-and how the memorable song "Part of Your World" almost got cut from the film.
- DirectorKevin Sean MichaelsStarsJohn WatersTed V. MikelsTura SatanaTHE WILD WORLD OF TED V. MIKELS, a new documentary by Kevin Sean Michaels (no blood relation to Ted, but the same spirit), is a rollicking look at the independent cinema and film pioneering of Ted V. Mikels, who has been producing films for over 60 years. Way before limited-budget action films became termed as "grindhouse," Ted was wowing audiences with his own special brand of guts, gore, humor, violence and most of all -- style. THE CORPSE GRINDERS 1 + 2, THE ASTRO-ZOMBIES, 10 VIOLENT WOMEN, MISSION: KILLFAST, THE BLACK KLANSMAN, THE DOLL SQUAD, THE WORM EATERS and GIRL IN GOLD BOOTS are some of Ted's films that have made their cinematic mark. In one WILD WORLD documentary segment, Ted demonstrates techniques of how to shoot an independent film. Superstar actress-model Masuimi Max and Black Betty (After Dark Films "Miss Horrorfest") work together with Ted, as he shows them how a scene ought to be played, with hilarious results. "I learned more with Ted in one day than I have in fifteen years of acting," admits Black Betty a.k.a. Jessica Chisum. Ted also reveals the secrets of his success and gives a rare inside look into his studio, editing facilities and home. Ted shares stories of the trials and tribulations making it in the movie business, the essence of showmanship, and the days of living in a giant "castle" mansion with a harem of women. New interviews include screen legend Tura Satana (Russ Meyer's FASTER PUSSYCAT KILL! KILL! and Ted Mikels' ASTRO-ZOMBIES and THE DOLL SQUAD) plus actors that have worked with Ted on his new feature film DEMON HAUNT as well as his other productions.
- DirectorKevin BurnsStarsTim CurryAndy FickmanJohn LandisWhy do movie audiences find men in skirts and women in pants anything but a drag? Discover the playful history of the most daring cross-sexual performances in Hollywood history, from Some Like it Hot to Big Momma's House.
- DirectorJennifer M. KrootStarsGeorge KucharMike KucharDan CarboneThe definitive documentary about the zany, underground filmmaking twins, George and Mike Kuchar.
- DirectorMorgan SpurlockStarsMorgan SpurlockMatt StoneTrey ParkerMorgan Spurlock examines the cultural phenomenon of The Simpsons (1989).
- DirectorYony LeyserStarsFred AldrichLaurie AndersonAmiri BarakaWilliam S. Burroughs: featuring never before seen footage as well as exclusive interviews with his closest friends and colleagues. Born the heir of the Burroughs' adding machine estate, he struggled throughout his life with addiction, control systems, and self. He was forced to deal with the tragedy of killing his wife and the repercussions of neglecting his son. His novel, Naked Lunch, was one of the last books to be banned by the U.S. government. Allen Ginsberg and Norman Mailer testified on behalf of the book. The courts eventually overturned their decision in 1966, ruling that the book had an important social value. It remains one of the most recognized literary works of the 20th century. William Burroughs was one of the first to cross the dangerous boundaries of queer and drug culture in the 1950s, and write about his experiences. Eventually he was hailed the godfather of the beat generation and influenced artists for generations to come. However, his friends were left wondering, did William ever find happiness? This extremely personal documentary breaks the surface of the troubled and brilliant world of one of the greatest authors of all time. "William S. Burroughs: A Man Within" is the first and only posthumous documentary about this legendary figure.
- DirectorJames RasinStarsCandy DarlingAndy WarholHolly WoodlawnA documentary on Candy Darling, The Life and Times of the Andy Warhol Superstar.
- DirectorCeline DanhierStarsAmos PoeAnn MagnusonBecky JohnstonDuring the punk rock stage in the late '70s, downtown New York experienced a wave of "Do it yourself" independent filmmaking.
- DirectorFrank HenenlotterJimmy MaslonStarsMal ArnoldJohn BloomDuane CarneyGory, Gory, Hallelujah! Take an outrageous ride through the wild world of exploitation films with this often-hilarious documentary, HERSCHELL GORDON LEWIS, THE GODFATHER OF GORE!
- DirectorPaul MarianoKurt NortonStarsJeff AdachiJames H. BillingtonRobin BlaetzTells the history and importance of The National Film Registry, a roll call of American cinema treasures that reflects the diversity of film, and indeed the American experience itself.
- DirectorAngélique BosioStarsBruce La BruceGlenn BelverioBruce BendersonThe Advocate for Fagdom unites the puzzle pieces one by one. Testimonies are combined with rare archive images. Art galeries present movie extracts that are succeeded by images shot on location. And the other way round. Writers, film makers, art galeries owners, actors and actresses, photographers, producers, friends and loved ones all join in a game of interpretation, analysis or simple anecdotes. John Waters, Bruce Benderson, Harmony Korine, Gus Van Sant, Richard Kern, Rick Castro and others deliver their impressions, theories and confessions. Everything blends into the fascinating portrait of a singular person blessed with singular talents. A complex personality at war not with a system but all systems. The portrait of a man constantly moving between his punk attitude and extreme sensibility.
- DirectorMorgan SpurlockStarsJason BatemanWill ArnettMorgan SpurlockA documentary that explores the question: In the age of manscaping, metrosexuals, and grooming products galore - what does it mean to be a man?
- DirectorGrant HamiltonStarsLayne AndersonSawyer AndersonDave BiasVarious photographers and employees of Polaroid recount their experiences with the company's instant film in its final year of production.
- DirectorDaniel YoungStarsPaul BowlesSkiredj BachirRoland Beaufre'Paul Bowles: The Cage Door is Always Open' tells the story of writer and composer Paul Bowles and his wife Jane. They married in New York in 1937, and although they both had homosexual affairs, they maintained an intense devotion to each other that led them on a spiritual journey to Tangier, Moroco--the point of no return.
- DirectorMorgan WhiteStarsCharlie LawtonNigel AgnewAlex WoodsideFollows the first year of business for Alex, Charlie, and Nigel as they try to make their theatre, The Toronto Underground Cinema, a success in the dying world of repertory cinema. The film also places the cinema in context to the larger world of rep. Featuring interviews with theatres such as Film Forum in NYC, The Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, and The New Beverly Cinema in L.A., and celebrities such as Kevin Smith, John Waters, Atom Egoyan, and George A. Romero, the world of repertory cinema will come alive as a vibrant and culturally significant medium that needs to be preserved.
- DirectorWiktor EricssonStarsJoseph W. SarnoPeggy SteffansMichael J. BowenA documentary shot at the end of pornographer Joe Sarnos's life, which reveals his attempt to make one last film, as well as his relationship with his wife, Peggy.
- DirectorGracie OttoStarsMichael WhiteGracie OttoNaomi WattsThe most famous person you have never heard of