A 90-minute documentary features interviews with John Waters and Divine's mother, Frances Milstead, reflecting on the life of the iconic drag performer.
“The true story of the most beautiful woman in the world”
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A 90-minute documentary features interviews with John Waters and Divine's mother, Frances Milstead, reflecting on the life of the iconic drag performer.
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In Baltimore, filmmaker John Waters reflects on his friend Divine, born Harris Glenn Milstead in 1945. The documentary features interviews with Waters and Divine's mother, Frances Milstead, along with other collaborators. It details Divine's rise from a bullied child to an iconic drag performer and actor. The film premiered at South by Southwest in 2013 and celebrates Divine's impact on pop culture and identity.
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The GuardianThe man behind the mascara in this entertaining doc cleverly channelled hatred into cheering confrontational spectacle.
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Why Watch
- Meet Divine through John Waters' perspective.
- See rare interviews with Divine's mother, Frances Milstead.
- Find out about Divine's influence on drag culture.
Did You Know
- Divine was born on October 19, 1945, and died on March 7, 1988.
- I Am Divine premiered at South by Southwest in 2013.
- The film has a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 53 reviews.
- The documentary features interviews with 13 notable participants, including John Waters and Ricki Lake.
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Who directed the documentary I Am Divine?
I Am Divine was directed by Jeffrey Schwarz.
What is the runtime of I Am Divine?
I Am Divine has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What rating does I Am Divine have on Rotten Tomatoes?
I Am Divine holds a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 53 reviews.
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