Cheryl Dunye

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Vanilla Sex
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Vanilla Sex

Jun. 19, 1992

Vanilla Sex

A short exploring what the term ‘Vanilla Sex’ means in black and queer communities through polaroid photographs.
An Untitled Portrait
6.3

An Untitled Portrait

Jan. 04, 1993

An Untitled Portrait

Filmmaker Cheryl Dunye’s relationship with her brother is examined in this mixture of appropriated film footage, super 8mm home movies and ...
Janine
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Janine

Jan. 01, 1990

Janine

The story of a black lesbian’s relationship with a white, upper middle class high school girl.
The Potluck and the Passion
6.3

The Potluck and the Passion

Sparks fly as racial, sexual and social politics intermingle at a lesbian potluck.
Greetings from Africa
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Greetings from Africa

Jul. 19, 1996

Greetings from Africa

Cheryl, playing herself, humorously experiences the mysteries of lesbian dating in the ’90s.
The Watermelon Woman
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The Watermelon Woman

Feb. 07, 1996

The Watermelon Woman

A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played ‘mammy’ archetypes.