Grapefruit
Originally released in 1988. Grapefruit is a drama/history film. directed by Cecilia Dougherty. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jill Garellick, Azian Nurudin, and Shelley Cook
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 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
0h 40m
40 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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 squ...
Who directed Grapefruit?
Grapefruit was directed by Cecilia Dougherty.
How long is Grapefruit?
Grapefruit has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).
When was Grapefruit released?
Grapefruit was released on February 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grapefruit?
The main cast of Grapefruit includes Jill Garellick, Azian Nurudin, Shelley Cook, Susie Bright, Kate Aragon.