Watermelon Woman (1996)
制作 & ジャンル
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制作会社: Dancing Girl
ジャンル: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Comedy Film, Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance, Romance Film
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キーワード
キーワード: adoring, black lgbt, celebratory, lgbt, philosophical, vibrant, woman director
ストーリー
Cheryl, a young Black lesbian filmmaker in Philadelphia, embarks on a project to uncover the life of The Watermelon Woman, a Black actress from the 1930s who played 'mammy' archetypes in films. As Cheryl investigates, she discovers that the actress, Fae Richards, had a long affair with Martha Page, a White female director during the Harlem Renaissance. Meanwhile, Cheryl becomes romantically involved with Diana, a White woman, which strains her friendship with Tamara, her best friend and coworker at a video store. Through her discoveries about Fae's life and her own experiences, Cheryl comes to new realizations about her identity and the film industry.
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概要
Watermelon Woman is a 1996 comedy-drama directed by Cheryl Dunye, focusing on Black lesbian culture in Philadelphia during the mid-1990s. The film blends documentary-style footage with narrative elements as Cheryl explores the life of Fae Richards (The Watermelon Woman), celebrating her legacy and challenging stereotypes. It also addresses themes of interracial relationships and friendship within the LGBTQ+ community. Though limited in plot details, sources highlight Cheryl's personal growth and the film's celebration of Black lesbian culture.
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