Mondo Trasho

Mondo Trasho is the first feature-length film by director John Waters, released in 1969. Made on a modest budget of $2,100, the film follows a hit-and-run driver and her victim, exploring events before, during, and after their collision. It includes controversial scenes, such as a foot fetish scenario and an appearance of the Virgin Mary to the driver, played by Waters's frequent collaborator, Divine. Despite premiering to positive reviews, Waters later disavowed the film, feeling only a portion of it was strong. The film's production faced legal issues, with Waters and his crew charged with indecent exposure during a scene filmed at Johns Hopkins University.1