Writing Homework Help

watching three movies

writing TWatermelon Woman- Discussion Q1 to Q5

every question you’re writing between 40 to 60 words

1) In addition to centering around the experiences of Black gay women, this film also focuses heavily on interracial relationships whether it be Fae’s relationship with Martha Page, Cheryl’s relationship with Diana, or Cheryl and Tamara’s work relationship with Annie. What is the message the director is trying to convey about interracial relationships or interracial relationships across time?

2) In what ways do we still see the “watermelon woman” appear in film and TV today? Give an example of a contemporary show or movie wherein you see this type of character appear. Why does this character trope still exist?

3) In the film we bounce between the narrative film and Cheryl’s amateur in-progress documentary, The Watermelon Woman. Do you think this style of film weakened the film?

4) In what ways does Cheryl use film and/or the Watermelon Woman to understand/validate her own identity? Cite two examples from the film in your explanation.

5) In Cheryl’s documentary why do you think Cheryl included the rant from the “Cultural Critic”, Camille Paglia, that was advocating for the depiction of racial stereotypes by reframing depictions of the mammy in media, for example, in a positive perspective? Do you agree with Camille Paglia’s perspective- why or why not?