Hairspray

Year: 1988

Runtime: 92 min

Language: English

ComedyRomanceMusic

In 1960s Baltimore, Tracy Turnblad, a plus-sized teenager with big dreams, auditions for the city's most popular TV dance show, "The Corny Collins Show." When she unexpectedly wins a spot, Tracy's newfound stardom puts her at odds with the show’s reigning teen star, Amber von Tussle, and her ambitious parents. As Tracy befriends an African American student and fights for integration on the show, she sparks a movement promoting inclusivity and self-acceptance, challenging social norms and bringing the community together.

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