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Release Year0
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
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DirectorCheryl Dunye
WritersCheryl Dunye
TypeFeature Film
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Cast4 credited
Also Known AsThe Early Works of Cheryl Dunye
About The Early Works of Cheryl Dunye
GREETINGS FROM AFRICA (Narrative, 1994) Cheryl, playing herself, humorously experience the mysteries of lesbian dating in the 90s / THE POTLUCK AND THE PASSION (Experimental Narrative, 1993) Sparks fly as racial, sexual and social politics intermingle at a lesbian potluck / AN UNTITLED PORTRAIT (Video Montage, 1993) Dunye’s relationship with her brother is examined in this mixture of appropriated film footage, super 8mm home movies & Dunye’s special brand of humor. / VANILLA SEX (Experimental Documentary, 1992)Is it who you do, or what you do? / SHE DON’T FADE (Experimental Narrative, 1991) A self-reflexive look at the sexuality of a young black lesbian / JANINE (Experimental Documentary, 1990) The story of a black lesbian’s relationship with a white, upper middle class high school girl
Directed by Cheryl Dunye, The Early Works of Cheryl Dunye leans on a strong ensemble — Cheryl Dunye, Zoie Strauss, Paula Cronan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 0.
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