The Watermelon Woman

The Watermelon Woman

1996 • 1h 25m • ⭐ 3.7 • UR • English

Comedy, Drama, Romance

About The Watermelon Woman

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

Where to Watch

Stream on The Criterion Channel. Watch free on Kanopy. Rent on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $2.99). Buy on Amazon, Fandango at Home, YouTube, AppleTV (cheapest: $12.99).

Cast & Crew

Directed by Cheryl Dunye

Starring Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker, Lisa Marie Bronson, Cheryl Clarke

Produced by Dancing Girl