Ricki Lake Movies

Marketing whiz Alma Beltran and Christmas tree whisperer Charlie Freemont cross paths when Charlie finds the perfect tree for the Maine Governor's...

Harris Glenn Milstead, aka Divine (1945-1988) was the ultimate outsider turned underground hero. Spitting in the face of the status quos of body...

A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.

A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew that considers him bad luck.

Birth: it's a miracle. A rite of passage. A natural part of life. But more than anything, birth is a business. Compelled to find answers after a...

Executive Producer Ricki Lake and Filmmaker Abby Epstein follow their landmark documentary,'The Business of Being Born', with an all-new, four part...

An in-depth portrait chronicling the rise of New Line Cinema, between 1967 and 1994, from the perspective of the filmmakers and executives involved...

A small-town cat-and-dog detective duo investigate a new neighbor who they believe may have committed a murder, but the snag is, locals are...

Linda Dackman has been diagnosed with breast cancer, but this does not prevent her from seeing the positive side of life and continuing her quest for...

Cookie Voltecki is the illegitimate daughter of mobster Dino Capisco, who has just finished thirteen years in prison. Since being released from jail,...

In Denver, a fleeing bank robber kills a cop and kidnaps an old man to hold as a hostage. He is chased by the police and a news helicopter, which...

Documentary about the making of John Waters' 1990 film Cry-Baby.

Documentary tracing the history of Hairspray from screen to stage and back to the screen. Featuring interviews with John Waters, Ricki Lake, Marissa...

Today is Jimmy's last day alive. His Alzheimer's is worsening, so he's decided to die like he has lived - with intention, humor, and zest. In his...

Special reporting from the deadly fires in California.

The uplifting and heart-wrenching struggles of families who treat their cancer-stricken children with marijuana, some with astonishing results.

Embrace follows body image activist Taryn Brumfitt's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we...

An off beat comedy about an out of work screen writing/artist that complains about being too cool, too talented and way too gay.

A gripping documentary exploring the resilient spirit of Malibu's Big Rock community as they rebuild from the ashes of the devastating Palisades...

Casting the central role of Hairspray, featuring open casting audition footage and screen tests. Produced for the “Hairspray” DVD.