A liberated, seriously sexy comedy. Refreshing, for once, to see a heroine who's only after "one thing" - and a black heroine at that. Made in black and white, with one colour sequence, this was the startling debut film from black director Spike Lee - who also stars.
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STORYTELLING (2006)
Certification15 Our Rating
Another slice of dark and twisted genius from the director of "Happiness" consisting of two tales;
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WATERMELON WOMAN (1996)
Certification15 Our Rating
This a mockumentary about a young filmmaker's search for information about the Watermelon Woman, an undocumented 1930s black film actress forever cast as a 'black mammy'. Set in Pennsylvania, the tale follows director/video store clerk Cheryl through arguments with her co-producer, make out sessions with her new flame, as well as run-ins with staff at the Center for Lesbian Information and Technology (CLIT). A moving film about race and sexuality that gives a large nod to the lesbian filmmakers
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