• Cheryl Dunye Explores Queer Film History and Preservation

  • Jun 21 2024
  • Length: 38 mins
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Cheryl Dunye Explores Queer Film History and Preservation

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  • Join hosts Alonso Duralde and Daniel Thompson as they sit down with filmmaker Cheryl Dunye, best known for her trailblazing film "The Watermelon Woman." As a graduate from Temple University, Cheryl sought to define her identity as a black lesbian in cinema, only to realize the glaring lack of representation. This realization fueled her to create a film that blends her passion for cinema, her personal identity, and her vibrant community. Cheryl explores how "The Watermelon Woman" aimed to empower queer individuals and add a pivotal chapter to film history. They also discuss her views on the importance of preserving and making accessible diverse film narratives, her favorite genre films, and influential titles currently available on Kanopy. Plus, Cheryl shares her thoughts on the resilience needed to succeed as an indie filmmaker in a landscape with significant racial and gender disparities. Get started with Kanopy at www.kanopy.com by entering your library card information or university login when prompted. Follow Kanopy at https://www.youtube.com/@KanopyOfficial https://letterboxd.com/kanopy/ https://www.instagram.com/kanopy https://www.tiktok.com/@kanopyofficial https://twitter.com/kanopy Follow Cheryl Dunye at https://www.instagram.com/cheryldunye Follow Alonso Duralde https://bsky.app/profile/aduralde.bsky.social Follow Daniel Thompson https://x.com/deckthedan Producer: Brandon Gray Executive Producer: Christian Pierce Graphic Design: Aleksandra Jelic © Kanopy, Inc. All rights reserved. Produced by Bramble Jam Podcast Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction 03:21 Intro to Cheryl Dunye 07:35 Cheryl searches for black lesbian representation 13:27 Importance of archiving black queer life stories 20:00 Finding solace in storytelling 25:48 Watermelon Woman finds a curated home 27:41 Rare content found online 31:51 Low budget lesbian film with diverse characters 34:43 Diverse LGBTQ+ content from Kanopy
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