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“You have to remember the police used to raid and arrest the audience for seeing Scorpio Rising (1964), or Jack Smith movies. Wouldn't that be exciting today, if you see went to the movie and everyone at the IFC was arrested in a paddy wagon and taken away?”

Quote by John Waters

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John Waters, born on April 22, 1946, is an American film director known for his distinctive style of humor and his focus on the marginalized. His films are often characterized by black comedy and social satire, with notable works including 'Pink Flamingos' and 'Hairspray'. more

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