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Cheryl Dunye (/ d uː n ˈ j eɪ /; born May 13, 1966) is a Liberian-American film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and actress. Dunye's work often concerns themes of race, sexuality, and gender, particularly issues relating to black lesbians.
Cheryl Dunye was born on 13 May 1966 in Liberia. She is a director and producer, known for The Watermelon Woman (1996), The Owls (2010) and Mommy Is Coming (2012).
Jingletown Films is a platform for diverse storytellers and filmmakers founded by Cheryl Dunye, a world renowned director, writer, producer, and queer new wave pioneer. Learn more about the creatives behind Jingletown Films and their projects in film and television.
27 Feb 2021 · The Watermelon Woman (1996) is the first US feature directed by an ‘out’ Black lesbian, Cheryl Dunye. It subverts the filmic gaze, challenges representation and history, and mixes fiction and documentary in a playful and inventive way.
8 Jul 2023 · Cheryl Dunye's 1996 debut, The Watermelon Woman, is being added to the Criterion Collection. It's a long overdue honor for the filmmaker who shaped how Black LGBTQ+ stories are told.
13 Jul 2023 · The pioneering director of the first feature film by an out Black lesbian talks about her seminal work, the evolution of storytelling, and the importance of making personal art. Read the exclusive interview with Cheryl Dunye ahead of the Criterion Collection release of The Watermelon Woman.
12 Jul 2023 · The filmmaker discusses her debut feature, a landmark of New Queer Cinema, and its journey from invisibility to canonization. She also reflects on her cross-disciplinary work, her Dunyementary style, and her role as a mentor for new makers.
