The Watermelon Woman
June 24 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cheryl Dunye’s groundbreaking 1996 debut feature remains one of the most important films in queer cinema history. Blending mockumentary, romance, and film history, The Watermelon Woman follows a young Black lesbian filmmaker researching a forgotten Black actress from the 1930s known only by the racist screen credit “The Watermelon Woman.” As she uncovers hidden stories of race, sexuality, and representation, she also navigates her own love life and identity.