The Watermelon Woman
“Sometimes you have to create your own history.”
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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.
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A warm, witty, and deeply personal dive into Black lesbian identity and history. It feels like eavesdropping on a vibrant conversation, full of heart, humor, and a gentle, searching melancholy.
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