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Cheryl Dunye (/ d uː n ˈ j eɪ /; born May 13, 1966) is a Liberian-American film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and actress. Dunye's work often concerns themes of race, sexuality, and gender, particularly issues relating to black lesbians.
Cheryl Dunye was born on 13 May 1966 in Liberia. She is a director and producer, known for The Watermelon Woman (1996), The Owls (2010) and Mommy Is Coming (2012).
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25K Followers, 2,135 Following, 913 Posts - Cheryl Dunye (@cheryldunye) on Instagram: "Director/Writer/Producer/Founder @jingletown_films The Watermelon Woman, Lovecraft Country.
Jul 12, 2023 · The filmmaker discusses her debut feature, a landmark of New Queer Cinema, and its journey from invisibility to canonization. She also reflects on her cross-disciplinary work, her Dunyementary style, and her role as a mentor for new makers.
Nov 14, 2016 · There’s a scene in Cheryl Dunye‘s groundbreaking 1996 debut, “The Watermelon Woman” in which Dunye is hassled by two police officers.
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Sep 21, 2020 · This interview with writer-director Cheryl Dunye was recorded in 2020. The inventive, self-reflexive films of independent trailblazer Cheryl Dunye offer multilayered, sharply funny...
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Jul 8, 2023 · Cheryl Dunye's 1996 debut, The Watermelon Woman, is being added to the Criterion Collection. It's a long overdue honor for the filmmaker who shaped how Black LGBTQ+ stories are told.
