Female Trouble: A Queer Film Classic
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- $17.99
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- $17.99
Publisher Description
A Queer Film Classic on John Waters’ 1974 dark comedy starring the legendary Divine as Dawn Davenport, a young troublemaker who embarks on a mind-bending journey in a world “where crime and beauty are the same.” Chris Holmlund’s book examines the film’s camp aethestic and its position in the history of independent film.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Whether you’re a scholar of queer films or a newcomer to this stuff, Female Trouble: A Queer Film Classic is an essential read. It’s a thoughtful exploration of John Waters’ 1974 comedy of the same name, which was made on a $27,000 budget while sparing no over-the-top camp. Featuring drag legend Divine, the movie was a big hit with the likes of Andy Warhol and David Bowie. Film and women's studies expert Chris Holmlund pays tribute to Waters and his larger-than-life star by showing how something that's bizarre and politically incorrect can also be revolutionary.
