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The Watermelon Woman

1997

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Movie

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85 min

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Drama

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Romance

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Comedy

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LGBTQ+

Queue Score

92%

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

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62%

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6%

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2%

92%

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Top Reviews

paloma

paloma loved

The Watermelon Woman

I LOVE LESBIANS
if anyone asks me my favorite movie i say this and ironman 2. genuinely one of the best movies i have ever watched and i do rewatch it constantly

1y

Hannah

Hannah liked

The Watermelon Woman

No because Guinevere Turner who plays Diana is literally one of my professors. Girl is drop dead stunning omg. Such a slay wow

1y

Isabel Pichardo

Isabel Pichardo liked

The Watermelon Woman

I loved the style of this movie and how it captured the characters lives. Very genuine feel overall.

1y

Recent Reviews

Miki

Miki liked

The Watermelon Woman

I enjoyed this film and how it shows the importance of black history, specifically in the film industry. Cheryl, in the beginning, focused on Fae's relationship with Martha rather than Fae herself and what made her exceptional. I understand being surprised at seeing another black lesbian in film, but Fae wanted to be known as an actress who worked hard to get where she was. I'm glad she showed that in her project.

4d

Thatguy135

Thatguy135 liked

The Watermelon Woman

Yeah, the black lesbians knew what they were doing with this one.

7d

kendra

kendra liked

The Watermelon Woman

important and immersive.

cheryl dunne became the first out black lesbian to direct a feature film with the watermelon woman in 1996.

26d

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