The Watermelon Woman


A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes. The Watermelon Woman featuring Cheryl Dunye and Guinevere Turner is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, streaming via tv everywhere with TCM, and 2 others. It's a drama and LGBTQ movie.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
Currently you are able to watch The Watermelon Woman streaming on The Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and TCM. It is also possible to buy The Watermelon Woman on Prime Video, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, and Apple TV.
'The Watermelon Woman' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, The Watermelon Woman is available in the US, the UK, and Canada
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Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
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United States | The Criterion Channel, Kanopy | ✅ |
United Kingdom | MUBI | ✅ |
Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
Canada | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 02:01:44 AM, 02/18/2025 PST
More Information on The Watermelon Woman
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes. The Watermelon Woman featuring Cheryl Dunye and Guinevere Turner is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, streaming with subscription on Kanopy, streaming via tv everywhere with TCM, and 2 others. It's a drama and LGBTQ movie.
Director
Cheryl Dunye
Diana
Guinevere Turner
Self
Camille Paglia
Tamara
Valarie Walker
Fae 'The Watermelon Woman' Richards
Lisa Marie Bronson
June Walker
Cheryl Clarke
Herself
Irene Dunye
Street Magician
Toshi Reagon
CLIT Archivist
Sarah Schulman
Diana's Black Date
Gail Lloyd
Annie Heath
Shelley Olivier
Librarian
David Rakoff
Lee Edwards
Brian Freeman
Producer
Alexandra Juhasz
Producer
Barry Swimar
Composer
Paul Shapiro


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