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John Waters in Charm City

Polyester • 7m 33s

Shown on local television in 1981 to promote the release of POLYESTER, this program features an interview with performer Divine, a brief driving tour of the Fells Point neighborhood in Baltimore with director John Waters, and a visit to Edith's Shopping Bag.

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