Step into the outrageous world of legendary filmmaker, writer, and cultural provocateur John Waters as he celebrates his 80th birthday with a gloriously unfiltered look back at a lifetime of boundary-breaking art. In Going to Extremes, Waters reflects on eight decades of gleeful provocation — revisiting the stories and inspirations that shaped his legendary career.

With his trademark blend of razor-sharp wit and irreverent insight, Waters delves into what it truly means to shock, delight, and challenge audiences in a culture that constantly evolves its notion of what is “acceptable.” He shares behind-the-scenes tales from his cult-classic films, his adventures in the art world, and his lifelong devotion to championing the beautifully bizarre.

This special birthday edition of Waters’s presentation is a high-voltage celebration of going too far, laughing too hard, and embracing the extreme. Whether you’re a devoted fan or simply curious about one of America’s most audacious creative voices, this event promises a wildly entertaining trip through the mind of a true original.