The Watermelon Woman (1996)

In the vibrant heart of Philadelphia, Cheryl, a young, Black, and lesbian filmmaker, finds herself engrossed in a passion project with her best friend, Tamara. Her intriguing mission? To unravel the mystery of a forgotten Black actress from the 1930s, known only as the Watermelon Woman. With every lead followed, Cheryl uncovers layers of the Watermelon Woman's legacy, revealing her stage name, her real identity, and a rumored love affair with Martha Page, a pioneering White woman in the male-dominated Hollywood director's chair. As Cheryl delves deeper into these buried secrets, she finds herself entwined in a romance with Diana, a White woman, causing ripples in her friendship with Tamara. As Cheryl pieces together the Watermelon Woman’s life, she, along with the audience, begins to make startling discoveries that prompt fresh perspectives.

The Watermelon Woman is a comedy movie featuring Cheryl Dunye.

The Watermelon Woman is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and it's also available on Criterion Channel, DIRECTV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .

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