Film Details

The first film directed by an African American lesbian is a breezy independent comedy that’s been restored and re-released for its 20^th anniversary. The movie follows Philadelphia video store clerk Cheryl (director Dunye) as she researches the life of a forgotten, 1930s black actress for a film she’s making. Known as the “Watermelon Woman,” this performer was relegated to “mammy” roles. Cheryl is also involved in her own race relations via a budding romance with a white woman (Guinevere Turner of Go Fish ). “A witty exploration of black American culture, past and present.” –Time Out Film Guide. Cleveland revival premiere. DCP. 90 min.