John Waters' Female Trouble: A Screenplay presents the complete script of the 1974 cult classic starring Divine as Dawn Davenport, a delinquent who believes crime is art. Through outrageous dialogue and transgressive humor, Waters creates a dark satire of beauty standards, celebrity culture, and the American dream. The screenplay becomes both entertainment and social critique, celebrating bad behavior and proving that the most subversive art refuses to apologize for being offensive.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Waters understood that beauty standards are violence, and that sometimes the only sane response to an insane world is to become gloriously unhinged. This screenplay reminds us that the most radical art makes us laugh while making us think.

DETAILS: • Author: John Waters • Publisher: Picador USA • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: October 21, 2025 • ISBN: 9781250371256 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days