Grapefruit
Synopsis
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 Yokoâs banal squabbles and obsessive rituals of self-display. Based obliquely on Yoko Onoâs book, the piece works on many levels to reposition this mythic tale of the Beatles by casting '80s women in mod dragâeffectively 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 doesnât matter who plays John Lennon because ultimately John Lennon is not a person anymore. As a star, he is a projection of our societyâs collective needs and desires.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
