Movies by Cheryl Dunye
Welcome to our dedicated selection of films directed by Cheryl Dunye. Here, you can explore a diverse range of works that highlight Cheryl Dunye’s unique vision, storytelling style, and contribution to the world of cinema. Whether you’re an avid fan or discovering Cheryl dunye’s filmography for the first time, this collection will guide you through critically acclaimed masterpieces, hidden gems, and influential titles that have shaped the director’s legacy.
My Baby's Daddy (2004)
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A trio of young men are forced to grow up quick when their girlfriends all become pregnant around the same time.
Stranger Inside (2001)
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After a stint in a juvenile detention center, Treasure is transferred to an adult prison where her mother, whom she has never met, is also imprisoned. Before long, Treasure encounters Brownie, a lifer and gang leader. Brownie reveals that she is Treasure's mother, and takes the girl under her wing, protecting her from the dangers of hardcore prison life. But some women in Brownie's gang resent Treasure's presence, leading to violent conflict.
The Watermelon Woman (1997)
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A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.
Greetings from Africa (1996)
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Cheryl, playing herself, humorously experiences the mysteries of lesbian dating in the '90s.
The Potluck and the Passion (1993)
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Sparks fly as racial, sexual and social politics intermingle at a lesbian potluck.
An Untitled Portrait (1993)
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Filmmaker Cheryl Dunye's relationship with her brother is examined in this mixture of appropriated film footage, super 8mm home movies and Dunye's special brand of humor.
Vanilla Sex (1992)
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A short exploring what the term ‘Vanilla Sex’ means in black and queer communities through polaroid photographs.
Janine (1990)
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The story of a black lesbian's relationship with a white, upper middle class high school girl.