Cheryl is young, Black, and lesbian, working in Philadelphia with her best friend Tamara on a project: to make a film about her search for a Black actress from Philly who appeared in films in the 30s and was known as the Watermelon Woman… Cheryl Dunye (born May 13, 1966) is a film director, producer, … Continue reading Cheryl Dunye: The Watermelon Woman (1996)