Past RunNot Rated90 min

The Watermelon Woman

Name: The Watermelon Woman
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1996
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Cheryl Dunye

An aspiring black lesbian filmmaker (Cheryl Dunye) researches an obscure 1940s black actress billed as the Watermelon Woman.

“Funny and smart, full of biting humor and astute observations about identity and history...”

— Serena Donadoni, Village Voice

FROM THE VAULT

Where it played at Laemmle — 1 engagement