Grapefruit
Feb 01, 1988 · 40m
Director
Cecilia DoughertyOverview
With an all-female cast, featuring Suzie Bright as John Lennon, Cecilia Dougherty's Grapefruit plays with the romanticized history of the iconic Fab Four, gently mocking John and Yoko’s banal squabbles and obsessive rituals of self-display. Based obliquely on Yoko Ono’s book, the piece works on many levels to reposition this mythic tale of the Beatles by casting '80s women in mod drag—effectively mapping the lesbian sub-culture onto heterosexual mass culture. Discounting the importance of reproducing facts and historical accuracy, Dougherty gives an incisive reading of the creation of pop culture icons: it doesn’t matter who plays John Lennon because ultimately John Lennon is not a person anymore. As a star, he is a projection of our society’s collective needs and desires.
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About Grapefruit
What is Grapefruit about?
With an all-female cast, featuring Suzie Bright as John Lennon, Cecilia Dougherty's Grapefruit plays with the romanticized history of the iconic Fab Four, gently mocking John and Yoko’s banal squabbles and obsessive rituals of self-display. Based obliquely on Yoko Ono’s book, the piece works on many levels to reposition this mythic tale of the Beatles by casting '80s women in mod…
When was Grapefruit released?
Grapefruit was released on February 1, 1988.
How long is Grapefruit?
Grapefruit runs 40 minutes.
Who directed Grapefruit?
Grapefruit was directed by Cecilia Dougherty.
Who is in the cast of Grapefruit?
The cast of Grapefruit includes Jill Garellick (Paul McCartney), Azian Nurudin (George Harrison), Shelley Cook (Yoko Ono), Susie Bright (John Lennon) and Kate Aragon (Ringo Star).