Desperate Living
film by Waters [1977]
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Desperate Living is a 1977 film directed by John Waters, known for his transgressive and boundary-pushing movies. The film is part of Waters's early work, which earned him nicknames like the "Pope of Trash" and "King of Camp". His films often explore taboo subjects with a subversive sense of humor. Desperate Living follows other notable films by Waters such as Pink Flamingos (1972) and Female Trouble (1974).12
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