The Watermelon Woman
The Watermelon Woman
πΊπΈ United States Β· 1997 Β· Movie
DramaComedyRomanceSapphic
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.
Why watch it
The first feature film ever directed by an out Black lesbian. Cheryl Dunye wrote, directed, edited, and stars; it won the Teddy Award at the Berlinale and entered the U.S. National Film Registry in 2021. Required viewing in queer film history.
Where to Watch
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Cast & Crew
Director: Cheryl Dunye
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