Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valerie Walker
Cheryl, a twentysomething black lesbian, is struggling to make a documentary about a beautiful and elusive 1930s film actress, popularly known as the Watermelon Woman. As Cheryl uncovers the meanings ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 30, 2000
Stats: 36 reviews
cheryl dunye obviously enjoyed herself as she told this story about a young filmmaker that delves in to the life of an obscure actress from the 1930s. that is what is missing from film these days. filmmakers need to play more and pontificate less. not be frivolous mind you--but...( read more)
i liked the style of it. i'd be interested to see more of her films. worst lesbian sex scene music tho. typical.
This is not a movie for those who are easily offended. This is a film about a lesbian film student who is researching a thesis about a former black actress known as "The Watermelon Woman." Both women share a lesbian identity during different time periods.
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