Grapefruit

Grapefruit reimagines the iconic history of the Beatles with an all-female cast, cleverly using mod drag to explore themes of identity and culture. Cecilia Dougherty’s direction invites viewers to consider the portrayal of pop culture icons, asserting that figures like John Lennon have become projections of societal desires rather than individuals.

The film loosely draws inspiration from Yoko Ono’s book, providing a fresh perspective on the dynamics between Lennon and Ono while humorously critiquing their public personas. By positioning '80s women in these roles, Grapefruit not only challenges traditional narratives but also maps the lesbian sub-culture onto mainstream pop culture, creating a thought-provoking dialogue about fame and representation.