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 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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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecilia Dougherty
- Original Title
- Grapefruit
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecilia Dougherty
Department Leadership Roster
Cecilia Dougherty
Director
Margo Adams
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Grapefruit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grapefruit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Grapefruit?
Grapefruit was directed by Cecilia Dougherty.
Who stars in Grapefruit?
The principal cast of Grapefruit includes Jill Garellick, Azian Nurudin, Shelley Cook, Susie Bright, Kate Aragon.
When was Grapefruit released and how long is it?
Grapefruit was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 40m.