The Watermelon Woman Poster

The Watermelon Woman

70.00% | March 5, 1997 | Drama, Comedy, Romance

A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.

Featured Crew

Cheryl Dunye
Director
Mike Lemon
Casting
Jack A. Mehlbaum
Sound Recordist

Cast

Cheryl Dunye
Cheryl Dunye
Cheryl
Lisa Marie Bronson
Lisa Marie Bronson
Fae "The Watermelon Woman" Richards
Cheryl Clarke
Cheryl Clarke
June Walker

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