Hairspray

Baltimore, 1962. Tracy Turnblad, an overweight white teen, dreams of dancing on a popular TV show where everyone is young, thin, and white. When she finally makes it onto the show, she’s shocked by its blatant segregation and decides to take a stand. John Waters’ cult classic evolved into a hit Broadway musical, and this vibrant adaptation marks its return to the screen. “It’s one of the best Broadway-to-film adaptations in recent years — yes, arguably even better than some of the Oscar-winning ones.” (Denis Harvey, Variety)