Touching on the complexities of interracial queer relationships, and revealing much about Cheryl Dunye’s own motivations, The Watermelon Woman follows a filmmaker as she gradually uncovers the truth behind an actor whose story seems to resonate with her own life.
The Watermelon Woman (1997)
Acclaimed filmmaker Cheryl Dunye takes centre stage in this ode to love, community and the past.
- 1997 USA
- Directed by
- Cheryl Dunye
- Produced by
- Barry Swimar, Alexandra Juhasz, Cheryl Dunye, Zoe Leonard
- Written by
- Cheryl Dunye, Cheryl Dunye, Doug Mckeown
- Featuring
- Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker
- Running time
- 81 minutes
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