John Waters
Cinema magazine programme. Antonia Quirke talks trash with director John Waters.
With Antonia Quirke.
Director and agent provocateur John Waters reveals why his straight-laced parents paid for one of the most outrageous movies in American film history, Multiple Maniacs.
First there was crowd funding and now there's crowd building. Antonia visits Newcastle's The Star And Shadow, which is being built by volunteers from the local community, who make up for in enthusiasm what they lack in experience.
Could you watch a whole movie where feet are the stars ? Andy Robinson has just made a film with no faces or voices or anything above the ankle. He discusses the challenges of keeping his camera and his feet on the ground.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Antonia Quirke |
| Interviewed Guest | John Waters |
| Interviewed Guest | Andy Robinson |
Broadcasts
- Thu 16 Feb 2017 16:00成人快手 Radio 4
- Sun 19 Feb 2017 23:00成人快手 Radio 4
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