-Massively enjoyable- Dawn FrenchI Carried a Watermelon is a love letter to Dirty Dancing. A warm, witty and accessible look at how Katy Brand-s life-long obsession with the film has influenced her own attitudes to sex, love, romance, rights and responsibilities.It explores the legacy of the film, from pushing women-s stories to the forefront of commercial cinema, to its -Gold Standard- depiction of abortion according to leading pro-choice campaigners, and its fresh and powerful take on the classic -coming of age- story told from a na- but idealistic 17-year-old girl-s 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.
