The Watermelon Woman
1997
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Cheryl Dunye is a Liberian-American filmmaker who explores themes of race, sexuality, and gender in her work. She is known for directing the first feature film by a black lesbian, The Watermelon Woman, and for her experimental shorts that blend fact and fiction.
Cheryl Dunye is a Liberian-born filmmaker who has made features, shorts and TV shows. She is known for The Watermelon Woman (1996), a documentary about a black lesbian filmmaker, and for directing episodes of The Equalizer, The Umbrella Academy and Lovecraft Country.
- January 1, 1
- 4 min
- Liberia
Aug 4, 2023 · INTO interviews the director, writer, and star of the 1996 film that explores the history and culture of Black lesbians in Hollywood and Philadelphia. Dunye shares how she drew from her community, her elders, and her own experiences to create a trailblazing narrative feature.
Jul 8, 2023 · Cheryl Dunye's 1996 debut, The Watermelon Woman, is being added to the Criterion Collection. It's a long overdue honor for the filmmaker who shaped how Black LGBTQ+ stories are told.
- 3 min
- Allyson McCabe
Putting Black women and queer and trans people in leading roles long before Hollywood answered the call, Dunye is an integral figure in both #lgtbtfilm as well as #blackfilm, giving voices to many before they saw themselves represented, first emerging as part of the queer new wave.
Feb 15, 2018 · In 1996, The Watermelon Woman became the first film to feature a Black lesbian lead—and though sadly this is still a rarity in cinema, Cheryl Dunye’s film is revolutionary while still ...
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Jul 12, 2023 · The filmmaker discusses her debut feature, a landmark of New Queer Cinema, and its journey from invisibility to canonization. She also reflects on her cross-disciplinary work, her Dunyementary style, and her role as a mentor for new makers.
