The 1988 film "Hairspray" is set in 1962
Baltimore, Maryland. It follows the story of self-proclaimed "pleasantly
plump" teenager Tracy Turnblad as she pursues stardom as a dancer on a
local TV show and rallies against racial segregation. Tracy uses her
newfound popularity to fight for integration in the city.
Rated: PG
Hairspray (2007)
The 2007 film "Hairspray" is set in 1962
Baltimore and follows Tracy Turnblad, a "pleasantly plump" teenager with
dreams of dancing on a local television show called "The Corny Collins
Show." As she rises to stardom, Tracy becomes an advocate for racial
integration, challenging the status quo.
Rated: PG
Hairspray: Live (2016)
Hairspray Live! takes place in 1962 Baltimore.
Teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a
local TV program. When, against all odds, Tracy wins a role on the show,
she becomes a celebrity overnight.