The Watermelon Woman

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Cheryl is a twenty-something black lesbian working as a clerk in a video store while struggling to make a documentary about Fae Richards, an obscure black actress from the 1930's. Cheryl is surprised to discover that Richards (known popularly as "the Watermelon Woman") had a white lesbian lover.

At the same time, Cheryl falls in love with a very cute white customer at the video store.

Director: Cheryl Dunye
Producer(s): Barry Swimar
Cast: Valarie Walker, Lisa Bronson, Toshi Reagon, Camille Paglia
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