Why "The Watermelon Woman" is Just as Powerful 30 Years Later
This movie will always resonate with queer people, for as long as queer people exist.

A young lady, who is in a live-in relationship with the man she loves, has to deal with an obsessive, controlling father who takes pride in the way he raises his daughter. How the two youngsters manage to convince him about and accept their love for each other forms the crux of the story.
This movie will always resonate with queer people, for as long as queer people exist.
Izzy and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts and making their own decisions.
This film is a splendid mix of mediums, but its strength lies in its simplicity and beautiful message of closeness.
Pose tells stories of queer joy and love in a time of intense hate and sadness.
Mona Fastvold’s nineteenth century lesbian romance is emotionally charged, restrained, and poetic without feeling forced.
Tara Thorne’s film is equal parts emotional and comedic, illustrating the beauty and the pain of long term relationships.