John Waters, legendary provocateur behind cult films like Pink Flamingos, reflects on shock, humor, and his Frameline honor. Debra Zane, veteran casting director (American Beauty, Dreamgirls), explains the craft, logistics, and why casting earned an Oscar nod. Davia Nelson, documentary radio producer, traces casting’s hidden history. They discuss casting’s art, queer cinema’s power, and how transgressive films change minds.
