
The Watermelon Woman
Sometimes you have to create your own history.
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Watermelon Woman
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Release Date: 1997-03-05
- Runtime: 85 minutes
- Rating: 6.9/10 (89 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Dancing Girl
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.1242
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Cheryl Dunye
as Cheryl

Guinevere Turner
as Diana

Valarie Walker
as Tamara

Lisa Marie Bronson
as Fae "The Watermelon Woman" Richards

Cheryl Clarke
as June Walker

Irene Dunye
as Self

Brian Freeman
as Lee Edwards

Ira Jeffries
as Shirley Hamilton

Alexandra Juhasz
as Martha Page

Camille Paglia
as Self
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Trailers & Clips
Trailer
BFI at Home: The Watermelon Woman Q&A
Mark Kermode Reviews Watermelon Woman (1996)
A Flirty Customer
"I'm very attracted to you"
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Watermelon Woman?▼
The Watermelon Woman is a Drama, Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1997-03-05.
Who are the main actors in The Watermelon Woman?▼
The main cast includes Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker, Lisa Marie Bronson, Cheryl Clarke, .
Where can I watch The Watermelon Woman online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Watermelon Woman is available.
Is The Watermelon Woman based on a true story?▼
Sometimes you have to create your own history.
What is the IMDb rating of The Watermelon Woman?▼
The Watermelon Woman has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 based on 89 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Watermelon Woman?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Watermelon Woman?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Dancing Girl. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Watermelon Woman filmed?▼
The Watermelon Woman was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Watermelon Woman?▼
The total runtime of The Watermelon Woman is 85 minutes.
Is The Watermelon Woman suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Watermelon Woman?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Watermelon Woman.
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