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The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast: S1

Summary

Join hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson as they speak with filmmaker Cheryl Dunye, best known for her trailblazing film 'The Watermelon Woman.' Cheryl discusses the glaring lack of representation in the industry and how this realization fueled her to create a film that blends her passion for cinema, her personal identity, and her vibrant community. Cheryl also explores how her work aimed to empower queer individuals and add a pivotal chapter to film history.Photo by Jamie Hopper