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Summary

‘Massively enjoyable’ Dawn French 
I 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 naïve 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. 
Katy Brand's I Carried a Watermelon is not just a biography, it's a self-help guide that uses the lens of entertainment and performing arts to explore relationships and personal growth. It's a top pick for anyone looking for a blend of autobiography, humour, and family dynamics. 
For fans of Louis Theroux (Gotta Get Theroux This), Jennifer Grey (Out of the Corner), Sarah Millican (How to be Champion), Emma Forrest (Your Voice in My Head), and Lauren Bravo (What Would the Spice Girls Do?).

Duration: about 5 hours (05:12:52)
Publishing date: 2019-10-10; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2019. Copyright Statment: —

• Biography & Memoirs
• Essay