The Watermelon Woman

The Watermelon Woman

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Cheryl, an aspiring Black lesbian filmmaker working in a video store, is making a documentary about a black actress from the 1930s who was typecast, credited only as "the watermelon woman." While uncovering the meaning of her life, Cheryl simultaneously experiences an upheaval in her own.

IMDb 7.1/1019971 h 24 min

ComedyDramaSmart

ComedyDramaSmart

IMDb 7.1/1019971 h 24 min

Cast: Cheryl DunyeGuinevere TurnerValarie Walker

16+

The Watermelon Woman

ComedyDramaSmart

IMDb 7.1/1019971 h 24 min

Cheryl, an aspiring Black lesbian filmmaker working in a video store, is making a documentary about a black actress from the 1930s who was typecast, credited only as "the watermelon woman." While uncovering the meaning of her life, Cheryl simultaneously experiences an upheaval in her own.

Creators and Cast

Directors: Cheryl Dunye

Producers: Benjy Blanco Cheryl Dunye Benjamin Goldberg Alexandra Juhasz Judy LeBold Zoe Leonard Michael Light

Cast: Cheryl Dunye Guinevere Turner Valarie Walker Lisa Marie Bronson Cheryl Clarke Irene Dunye Brian Freeman Camille Paglia Sarah Schulman

Studio: Cheryl Dunye

Content advisory

16+

nuditysubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content

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