Black Image Center and Cushy Collective are partnering to bring you the Black Cinematheque Series, a monthly screening event thoughtfully curated to shine a spotlight on the global canon of Black cinema.

Our mission with this series is to elevate culturally significant yet lesser-known films from our rich cinematic heritage, offering a diverse array of iconic gems from the diaspora and introducing contemporary voices.

This months screening is in celebration of Women's Month, join us for a special screening of Cheryl Dunye’s groundbreaking film 'The Watermelon Woman,’ followed by a discussion with DP Michelle Crenshaw moderated by Briana Monet. Stick around for the post-screening mixer with sounds curated by @ayexmitch.

'The Watermelon Woman' is a semi-autobiographical experimental film that blurs the lines between narrative and documentary. In this film, Cheryl, a video-store clerk and aspiring director, delves into the overlooked history of Black actresses, sparking an investigation into the enigmatic 1930s performer known as the Watermelon Woman. As Cheryl explores this forgotten narrative, she discovers unexpected parallels with her own life.