A young Black lesbian filmmaker in Philadelphia is obsessed with uncovering the truth about a mysterious Black actress from the 1930s known as the Watermelon Woman. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a hidden affair between the actress and a prominent White female director, leading her to question her own identity and relationships with those around her.
The Watermelon Woman
The film follows a young black lesbian filmmaker as she delves into the life of a pioneering black actress from the 1930s, who was often typecast in "mammy" roles.
