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The Watermelon Woman
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6.9
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Drama/Comedy
1h 25m
1997

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

  • DirectorCheryl Dunye
  • Release5 March 1997
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  • Duration1h 25m
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