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Irene Dunye
Irene Dunye is an American film director, producer, actress, and screenwriter. She is best known for her films that explore themes of black lesbian identity, queer culture, and race. Her films have been screened at several international film festivals and have received critical acclaim. Dunye is considered a pioneer in the field of queer cinema.
Titles credited to Irene Dunye
The Watermelon Woman
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.
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