This week, retro reviewers Danielle and Rina welcome Danae and Gambit (from the D.E.B.S. review) to the fray in order to give proper due to Watermelon Woman.
The film is a very important classic, as it represents the first movie about the African American lesbian experience. And despite it’s association with a certain film of the same era (Go Fish), Watermelon Woman was a hit with all the reviewers. Everyone felt that the film tackled important issues (including race and representation) while still managing to be entertaining and original.
Next episode, the ladies give Fried Green Tomatoes the retro reviewing treatment.
