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.
Valarie Walkeras Tamara
Lisa Marie Bronsonas Fae "The Watermelon Woman" Richards
Cheryl Clarkeas June Walker
Irene Dunyeas Self
Brian Freemanas Lee Edwards
Ira Jeffriesas Shirley Hamilton
Alexandra Juhaszas Martha Page
Sarah Schulmanas CLIT Archivist
V.S. Brodieas Karaoke Singer
Shelley Olivieras Annie Heath
David Rakoffas Librarian
Toshi Reagonas Street Musician
Christopher Ridenhouras Bob
Kat Robertsonas Yvette
Jocelyn Tayloras Stacey
Bill Wayterraas Photographer
Elaine Freemanas Bride's Mother
Erin Crameras Bride
Wellington Loveas Groom
Toni Nashas Groom's Mother
Zoe Goldbergas Little White Girl