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Criterion Collection
Release date: 11/Jul/2023

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Sales Rank:	#71 in Other Movies #825 in Movies

Style:	Other Movies

Product No.:	2100911153

Number of discs:	1

Original language:	English (ENG)

Subtitle:	English (ENG)

Description:	An offbeat comedy-drama from lesbian African-American filmmaker Cheryl Dunye in which she plays, of all things, a lesbian African-American video store clerk and aspiring filmmaker who becomes obsessed with learning the life story of a little-known black actress from the '30s who was known as "the Watermelon Woman" and was part of Hollywood's underground lesbian subculture. Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker also star. 85 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English DTS HD 3.0 Master Audio; Subtitles: English (SDH). "Watermelon Woman" on Blu-Ray from the Criterion Collection is a landmark release of Cheryl Dunye?s groundbreaking 1996 film. This witty, insightful romantic comedy-drama follows Cheryl, a young Black lesbian filmmaker in Philadelphia, as she investigates the life of an obscure 1930s actress known only as "The Watermelon Woman." The film deftly explores themes of identity, representation, and history within both African American and LGBTQ+ communities. The Criterion Collection is renowned for its dedication to preserving important classic and contemporary films with high-quality restorations and extensive bonus features. Director Cheryl Dunye broke new ground with this debut feature; her later works include "Stranger Inside" (2001) and episodes for acclaimed TV series such as "Queen Sugar." Lead actress Guinevere Turner has also made significant contributions to queer cinema through acting ("Go Fish") and screenwriting ("American Psycho"). Supporting cast members like Valarie Walker have been praised for their authentic performances that bring depth to independent filmmaking.

Actors:	Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner

Director:	Cheryl Dunye

Manufacturer No.:	CCIN3469BR

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