Hairspray film and body image

Cant not mention the film without feeling glad it also inspired one of my favourite musical theatre shows ever and in turn the tongue in cheek, sickly sweet disneyesque film adaptation that also has a special place in my heart. Hairspray was the first film to be shot at the former recording studio. From body image to bouffant hairdos, three generations of tracy turnblads share how hairspray changed their lives. Social and historical context of hairspray history of. There are plenty of bodypositive movies that have explored such an idea in a variety of. The 1988 john waters film, newly adapted into an nbc live musical, presents a view of racial discrimination thats by turns naive and. She is also known for her role in the show huge 2010. The lead character, tracy turnblad nikki blonsky, is a vocal supporter of racial equality. Set in raciallysegregated 1960s baltimore, hairspray remains relevant to todays audiences as it reflects many current events and issues in u. All she dreams about is dancing on the 1960s rock n rock corny collins show. In the film there are only two principal female roles and they are the two heavy set women. Movie showing hairspray a relevant film addressing themes such as racism, body image, individual identity, student activism, and media bias. Simply put, the black people in the 2007 hairspray arent funny. Find it here and revel in the over the top exploration of an underdog story.

The bodypositive hairspray is a riot and a wild ride everyones. Unfortunately, all of this masks the even larger problem in hairspray, which goes back to the original movie and why, ultimately, i think that ones better. Besides acting, nikki is also an amazing singer who lent her voice to the release of several soundtracks such as good morning baltimore. The show, which won best musical in 2003, is an adaptation of the john waters film of the same name. In hairspray, lake plays plump teen tracy turnblad, who fights the. Why hairsprays tracy turnblad is a body confidence.

Hairspray is a very interesting film and musical as the protagonist is. I dont mean that in the minstrely, horrific entertain me way, but i mean that in the most basic sense, the black people in this movie dont get to be funny. July 11, 2007 penny pingleton, you know you are punished. A lot of that has to do with hairspray actually, when i saw the movie first, before anything. Featuring new and original material based on john waters 1988 cult classic about starstruck teenagers on a local baltimore dance show, the comedy features a remarkable collection of talent including john travolta, queen. Hairspray is a very interesting film and musical as the protagonist is plus size but the story presents a character of this body type be more than just a source of humor due to gluttonous practices.

It had a lot of dancing, but it wasnt a genuine musical. See more ideas about hairspray, hairspray movie and hairspray musical. Hairspray is a 1988 american comedydrama film, written and directed by john waters, starring ricki lake, divine, debbie harry, sonny bono, jerry stiller, leslie ann powers, colleen fitzpatrick, and michael st. Hairspray itself, which is the iconic show centered on an actress larger than the average broadway leading lady, is ultimately not positive representation for fat girls everywhere. Of all the musicals created in the last two decades, it is difficult to find a broadway show more upbeat and lifeaffirming than hairspray. Navis points out that hairspray, the substance, holds things in an artificial,unnatural shape. Despite being a moviemusical filled with laughter and fun, hairspray also tackled some deeply rooted issues in american society. As the civil rights movement was very much alive in the 1960s, hairspray takes place in baltimore, 1962, among all of the racism. Set in raciallysegregated 1960s baltimore, hairspray remains relevant to today s audiences as it reflects many current events and issues in u. Her journey from wannabe to celebrity to activist allows the musical to explore the. Hairspray is about rebelling against that very kind of restriction. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.

Hairspray s revealing portrayal of racism in america. The protagonist, traci turnblad, uses her privilege and local celebrity. Stock image by gruffi 5 101 spray bottle stock images by grgroup 2 315 yellow spray can picture by bayberry 2 299 woman and hairspray stock image by edna 1 14 crazy hair picture by katielittle25 24 837 hairdressing salon picture by jackybrown 1 317 aluminum spray can stock photography by gl0ck 1 17 hairbrush and hairspray stock. Adapted from both waterss 1988 script and thomas meehan and mark odonnells book for the stage musical by. Hairspray is rated pg by the mpaa for language, some suggestive content and momentary teen smoking despite the lenient us pg rating, this film contains sexual comments and innuendo throughout. The film easily aligns with the conflict theory that focuses on how society is divided, inequalities, and the need for social change. A film guide that looks at hairspray 1988, exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

A poster for the movie, bogarted from a cinemathemed school dance. Iconic moviemusical hairspray took on several different social issues, including womens. Not so muchi still deal with disordered ideas about eating and body dysmorphia. How hairspray helped me embrace my body hellogiggles.

From hollywood to broadway and back again, hairspray has taken the world by storm. Nikki blonsky height, weight, age, body statistics. Consider nikki blonsky, who shot to fame in 2007 as the plucky tracy turnblad in hairspray. With uplifting music and a super talented cast, the latest version of the 1988 john waters film looks to be a lot of fun. Hairspray the film 2007 1960s fashion within society.

Hairspray is a fizzy and delirious highcamp messagemovie musical that may just turn out to be the happiest movie of the summer. Hairspray, the movie, came out in 2007 and is a musical comedy film. Body image film and tv body image, gender representation, movies, television despite the popularity of the internet, movies and tv still dominate young peoples media use though they are increasingly watching both online. Production though it could work with any production of hairsprayjust uses logos from live, asking them to consider questions about body image, being an ally, fighting for what you believe in, using mu. Sixteen years after the release of the original film, new line cinema brings a feature film adaptation of the tony awardwinning broadway production hairspray to life. Hairspray, the film, play and soundtrack, can be a. Hairspray s pg is the mildest rating a waters film has received. John waters hoped the musical adaptation of his film hairspray would. Building off the childhood memories of provocateur filmmaker. Inspired by john waterss 1988 film, hairspray opened on broadway in 2002 and has grabbed a clutch of tony and olivier awards along the way.

The original john waters film premiered in the late 1980s. The film is heavily influenced by 1960s music, hairstyles and fashion with the feeling of downtown rhythm and blues. Your man needs a thick skin and strong character to roll with you as your partner in crime. Hairspray image by youtube the 2007 film adaptation of the musical hairspray is a romantically based 60s comedy film which adapts from the original john walters 1988 film with the same name. Directed by adam shankman in 2007, the film hairspray follows an overweight teenager, tracy turnblad, as she becomes a dancer on her favorite show, the corny collins show, and soon changes the whole dynamic as well as future of the show. Frankly, young me, who watched eagerly as zac efron eked out the patented link wink and fell in love with the short and stout high schooler, would find that description a. Sounds frivolous, but hairspray tackles racism, body image and following your dreams with charm and spirit. Hairspray 1988 and 2007 big city, curvy girl, thin. The heart of the story is the theme of acceptance of difference, whether it be size, race or even economic background. Nikki blonsky is a mainstream american actress, singer, dancer, hairstylist, and makeup artist. The movie hairspray was written in the 80s, another time of prevalent racism, and the broadway musical began in the late 90s and premiering in 2002both times of still prevalent racism.

Why hairsprays tracy turnblad is a body confidence role model. In hairspray, lake plays plump teen tracy turnblad, who fights the shocking segregation enforced by her favorite tv show after she wins a. Loads of energy from the entire company based on the john walters film of the same name, hairspray has a healthy dose of subversion underlying its terrific tunes teenager tracys one ambition in life is to be part of the corny collins show, the tv dance show beloved by young people in 1960s baltimore. A poster for the movie, bogarted from a cinemathemed school dance, went up over my bed. In a film filled with big girls, hairspray is tons of fun. Hairspray is a revealing portrayal of racism in america. Fans whove seen only the 2007 film adaptation of hairspray may be surprised at how blue the innuendo gets in the stage musical, but then.

She is best known for being cast as tracy turnblad in hairspray 2007 and as maggie baker in queen sized. Hairspray is a 2007 musical romantic comedy film based on the 2002 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was based on john waterss 1988 comedy film of the same name. One of the most widely produced musicals is hairspray, and the drama. It was followed by productions such as barry levinsons avalon, species 2 and john waters cecil b demented, but in 2003, the studio closed its doors for good. Its about accepting yourself, and also racism hairspray.

The production, which is based on john waters 1988 film of the same. Ricki lake didnt grow up thinking she would ever play an ingenue. The main character is a heavy set girl named tracy turnblad. Instead, it was a campy examination of precivil rights baltimore through the eyes of a plussized ingenue named tracy turnblad. Nineteen years after the release of the original film, new line cinema is bringing a feature film adaptation of the tony awardwinning broadway production hairspray to life. This popular musical perfectly marries book mark odonnell and thomas meehan, scott. There are rarely lead roles given to overweight women in the movie industry but when they are they are stereotyped and are harassed by at least one of the skinny characters in the movie. Hairspray 2007 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Cry baby 1990 cult classic musical comedy in which a moody tough guy falls for a cleancut girl, setting the drapes subculture against the squares. I wish i could say hairspray completely ended my body image issues. The film was a britishamerican venture produced by ingenious media and zadanmeron productions. She is an overweight teenage girl who knows that she doesnt need to lose a pound or two in order to. Hairspray 2007 now who hasnt heard about this movie.

In a bodypositive moment, why does hollywood remain out. The opening song, good morning baltimore, sets the tone. Hairspray was a dramatic departure from waterss earlier works, with a much broader intended audience. Hairsprays revealing portrayal of racism in america.