Ep. 258: The Watermelon Woman

Published: May 21, 2022, 1:59 p.m.

b'This week, Gavia and Morgan discuss Cheryl Dunye\'s nineties lesbian classic "The Watermelon Woman." A fictional film that incorporates elements of documentary, it stars Dunye as a character named Cheryl who, like the real Dunye, embarks on a project investigating Black women in Old Hollywood films. Topics include the movie\'s engagement with Old Hollywood, its depiction of a lesbian community, Dunye\'s approach to political filmmaking, and more.'