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The Watermelon Woman

19971h 25mCheryl Dunye

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"Sometimes you have to create your own history."

A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.

DramaComedyRomance
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaMediaPennsylvania, UsaMockumentaryRaceLgbtFound FootageWoman DirectorBlack HistoryBlack Lgbt

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Watermelon Woman (1997) about?

A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.

Who stars in The Watermelon Woman?

The Watermelon Woman stars Cheryl Dunye (Cheryl), Guinevere Turner (Diana), Valarie Walker (Tamara), Lisa Marie Bronson (Fae "The Watermelon Woman" Richards), Cheryl Clarke (June Walker). The film was directed by Cheryl Dunye.

How long is The Watermelon Woman?

The Watermelon Woman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997.

Where can I watch The Watermelon Woman?

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