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Cinemas
'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.
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Common questions
What is Hairspray about?+
It follows a spirited teenager in 1960s Baltimore who leverages her newfound popularity to advocate for racial integration on a local dance show.
Who directed Hairspray?+
It was directed by John Waters, a filmmaker known for his transgressive underground roots who transitioned to a more accessible style with this 1988 release.
