The Early Works of Cheryl Dunye comprises 6 short films, which are available for booking individually or as a package.

JANINE

1990

Starring Cheryl Dunye

The story of a black lesbian’s relationship with a white, upper-middle-class high school girl.

SHE DON’T FADE

1991

Starring Zoie Strauss, Cheryl Dunye, Paula Cronan

A smart, hilarious, and self-reflexive look at the sexuality of a young black lesbian.

VANILLA SEX

1992

Starring Cheryl Dunye

Cheryl Dunye muses on the slang term of the title: is it who you do, or what you do?

THE POTLUCK & THE PASSION

1993

Starring Jen Benoit, Shelita Birchett, Pat Branch

Sparks fly as racial, sexual, and social politics intermingle at a lesbian potluck.

AN UNTITLED PORTRAIT

1993

Cheryl Dunye’s relationship with her brother is examined in this collage of appropriated film footage, Super 8 home movies, and Dunye’s special brand of humor.

GREETINGS FROM AFRICA

1996

Starring Nora Breen, Cheryl Dunye, Jocelyn Taylor

Playing herself, Cheryl Dunye humorously experiences the mysteries of lesbian dating in the ’90s.

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