Directing · b. 1966 · Monrovia, Liberia

Cheryl Dunye

Biography

Cheryl Dunye (born May 13, 1966) is a film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and actress. Dunye is a lesbian and her work often concerns themes of race, sexuality, and gender, particularly issues relating to black lesbians.

Directed
DiAna's Hair Ego Remix 2017 Black Is Blue 2014 Brother From Another Time 2014 Valencia: The Movie/S 2013 Mommy Is Coming 2012 The Owls 2010 My Baby's Daddy 2004 Stranger Inside 2001 The Watermelon Woman 1997 Greetings from Africa 1996 Complicated Flesh 1993 An Untitled Portrait 1993 The Potluck and the Passion 1993 She Don't Fade 1992 Vanilla Sex 1992 Janine 1990
Acting
Dykes, Camera, Action! Self 2018 Mansfield 66/67 Self 2017 Hooters! Self 2010 Sisters in Cinema Self 2003 Women of Vision Self 1998 Lavender Limelight Self 1998 Sex Fish 1993 Strange Weather Crystal 1993
Other Credits
Rainbow Girls Executive Producer 2025 Truth Be Told Writer 2002
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