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The Watermelon Woman (1997)

Movie"Sometimes you have to create your own history."
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69
The Watermelon Woman
NR 1 hr 25 minMar 5th, 1997Drama, Comedy, Romance
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A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.
StarringCheryl DunyeGuinevere TurnerValarie Walker
DirectorCheryl Dunye
WriterCheryl Dunye

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:March 5th, 1997
On DVD & Blu-ray:May 9th, 2000 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Michael Light
Production Companies:Dancing Girl
Movie Tags:
woman directorlgbtlesbianadoringphilosophicalvibrantcelebratoryblack lgbt