This Filthy World

This Filthy World (2006)

  • 86% of critics liked it
    (14 reviews)

  • 85% of users liked it
    (1,694 ratings)

Jeff Garlin's documentary on the work of John Waters.

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Documentary
In Theaters
Nov 24, 2006 Wide
Red Envelope Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle

    If the film proves anything, it's that people don't shock as easily as they did in Waters' heyday.

  • Gene Seymour, Newsday

    If your sensibilities can tolerate its more scatological digressions, This Filthy World, filmed over two nights at Manhattan's Harry De Jur Playhouse, can be one of the coziest and most charming means of investing 90-plus minutes of your life.

  • Neil Genzlinger, New York Times

    Mr. Waters, who has been honing this material for years, is as comfortable and effortless as any monologist you're likely to see.

  • Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News

    Tossing off one-liners about drugs and porn to a New York audience, even Waters sounds a little bored.

  • Karen Wilson, Village Voice

    In a town full of delightful misfits, Waters may be Baltimore's sanest citizen.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Ken S


    John Waters does a one man show for 90 minutes. What's not to love?

  • _kelly .


    Unlike the synopsis says, this isn't a doc on Waters, it's Waters live doing some stand-up with some reflection on his movies, inspiration, actors, incidents with censors, hobbies, and just suggesting some things that everyone should be doing, like instead of expensive… More

  • Walter M


    [font=Century Gothic]I'm a fan of John Waters' films but I have never seen any of his underground movies which just shows I can be a bit of a wimp at times.(And I also have never gotten around to seeing the original "Hairspray.") "This Filthy World" is… More

  • Quinto W


    As much as I love the films of John Waters, I love even more hearing the man talk, especially when it's about funny anecdotes he shared with his friends and main cast players. The man is full of wisdom and humor.

  • Christopher B


    It's always great listening to John Waters, whether it be on a commentary track or an interview. This film is no different. Waters is always engaging and Garlin really never interferes with the show. Good stuff.

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