Film Screening: Hairspray (1988)
Join us for a screening of John Water's original 1988 cult classic, Hairspray . This is not the musical but does feature 1960s pop songs like "You Don't Own Me", "Let's Twist Again", "Foot Stompin'", and "The Roach".
"Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with huge hair, a big grin, and all the right moves, becomes the queen of Baltimore's number one dance revue."
Directed by John Waters
Starring: Ricki Lake, Divine, Sonny Bono, Debbie Harry, Ruth Brown, Jerry Stiller, Mink Stole
© New Line Cinema - 90 minutes - Rated PG
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English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.
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"Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with huge hair, a big grin, and all the right moves, becomes the queen of Baltimore's number one dance revue."
Directed by John Waters
Starring: Ricki Lake, Divine, Sonny Bono, Debbie Harry, Ruth Brown, Jerry Stiller, Mink Stole
© New Line Cinema - 90 minutes - Rated PG
Community Cinema is at a branch near you! Check out hundreds of other screenings at libraries across Chicago.
Accessibility
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available for this screening.
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