The Watermelon Woman
Schedule
Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
10 Hitt St, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65201 | Columbia, MO
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Black lesbian video store employee and filmmaker Cheryl (Cheryl Dunye) decides to make a documentary about the Watermelon Woman, an actress who specialized in mammy roles in 1930s Hollywood. When Cheryl’s research reveals the identity of the Watermelon Woman, she learns about a secret behind-the-scenes interracial lesbian relationship, and soon finds herself in an interracial relationship of her own, much to the chagrin of her best friend. A landmark of New Queer Cinema and the first American feature to be directed by a Black lesbian, The Watermelon Woman is an insightful study of learning how to make your own legacy outside of oppressive frameworks.
This screening will be preceded by a musical performance from ZamboniFunk.
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