John Waters, the iconic director known for his boundary-pushing films, is currently being honored with a career-spanning exhibition at the Academy Museum. The show, which opened last September and runs until the end of August, features a wide array of artifacts from Waters' films, including a full-scale trailer home and Ricki Lake's infamous cockroach-covered dress from 'Hairspray'.
Despite his reputation for shocking audiences, Waters expressed his surprise and delight at the recognition he's receiving from the Academy Museum. At 77 years old, the self-proclaimed 'pope of trash' has seen a shift in how his work is perceived, with film critics, museum curators, and even prestigious events like the Cannes Film Festival embracing his irreverent sensibility.
