Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:New_Queer_Cinema
gptkb:Alfre_Woodard gptkb:The_New_York_LGBTQ_Film_Festival gptkb:Tracey_Emin gptkb:David_Wojnarowicz gptkb:Lorna_Simpson gptkb:The_Los_Angeles_International_LGBTQ_Film_Festival gptkb:the_2014_Cannes_Film_Festival |
| gptkbp:addresses |
issues of representation
|
| gptkbp:directed_by |
gptkb:Cheryl_Dunye
|
| gptkbp:explores |
race and sexuality
|
| gptkbp:features |
gptkb:historical_figure
interviews with characters a fictional character named Fae Richards |
| gptkbp:follows |
a young Black lesbian filmmaker
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical
|
| gptkbp:has |
a cult following
a documentary style a running time of 90 minutes a score by a notable composer a significant impact on queer representation |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Watermelon Woman
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:LGBT_cinema
|
| gptkbp:is |
considered a landmark film
a film that has been referenced in popular culture a semi-autobiographical film a film that has been analyzed in academic studies a film that has been discussed in film criticism a film that has inspired other filmmakers a film that has been preserved in film archives a film that challenges stereotypes a blend of fiction and documentary a film that celebrates Black womanhood a film that explores the concept of identity a film that has received awards and nominations a film that incorporates elements of satire a part of the New Queer Cinema movement recognized for its innovative storytelling a film that critiques Hollywood's portrayal of Black women |
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
being one of the first feature films directed by a Black lesbian
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:Berlin_International_Film_Festival
|
| gptkbp:received |
critical acclaim
|
| gptkbp:released_in |
gptkb:1996
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Philadelphia
|
| gptkbp:was |
released on VHS and DVD
screened at various film festivals produced by a small independent company |