The Watermelon Woman | Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival

The Watermelon Woman Legacy Project (USA, 1996, 90 min) Directed By: Cheryl Dunye Cheryl (writer-director Dunye), a twenty-something black lesbian, makes a documentary about a beautiful 1930's film actress identified only as "The Watermelon Woman." Delving into the project, Cheryl explores a budding love affair with Diana (Guinevere Turner), and contemplates the complexities of race, gender, and romance in the '90s. Notably the first feature film directed by a black lesbian, THE WATERMELON WOMAN was celebrated at the 1996 Berlin International Film Festival where it won the prestigious Teddy Award. In honor of its 20th anniversary, we are proud to present this new digital restoration from the Outfest UCLA Legacy Project and 13th Gen.