Divine in John Waters’ HAIRSPRAY Screening August 31st at .ZACK in St. Louis

”  At least try to act white on television. “

Culture Shock, a traveling film series, presents John Waters’ 1988 cult classic HAIRSPRAY starring Divine, Ricki Lake and Debbie Harry August 31st at 7pm at the .ZACK (3224 Locust Blvd, St Louis, MO 63103). A Facebook invite can be found HERE. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the door or purchased in advance HERE. There will be a Divine Look-a-like contest and the winner will compete with the best Divine look-a-like when the documentary I AM DIVINE screens at the Mad Art Gallery in October

A spiritied teenager teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. Any movie where the fat girl steals the dreamy heart throb from the “perfect” skinny girl is a favorite. This movie is empowering to big girls everywhere, even if they do have to shop at the “Hefty Hideaway.” And personally, I think Rikki Lake was much more entertaining before she lost all the weight. When was the last time you saw her talk show or saw her in a movie? John Waters may have his critics, but he sure knows how to direct a good cult classic.

Culture Shock: a traveling film series is an ongoing fundraiser for Helping Kids Together. HKT puts on events and programs for young people that get them active and involved in the arts and culture.