is a love letter to Dirty Dancing. A warm, witty and accessible look at how Katy Brandâs life-long obsession with the film has influenced her own attitudes to sex, love, romance, rights and responsibilities.I Carried a Watermelon
It explores the legacy of the film, from pushing womenâs stories to the forefront of commercial cinema, to its âGold Standardâ depiction of abortion according to leading pro-choice campaigners, and its fresh and powerful take on the classic âcoming of ageâ story told from a naĂŻve but idealistic 17-year-old girlâs point of view.
Part memoir based on a personal obsession, part homage to a monster hit and a work of genius, Katy will explore her own memories and experiences, and talk to other fans of the film, to examine its legacy as a piece of filmmaking with a social agenda that many miss on first viewing. One of the most celebrated and viewed films ever made is about to have the time of its life.
âMassively enjoyableâ Dawn French