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Snap: The Early Shorts of Cheryl Dunye
Eyes Wide Open Cinema is teaming up with the University of Sussex's Centre for the Study of Sexual Dissidence and Centre for American Studies, to bring you a season of pioneering American queer cinema at Fabrica Gallery.
Doors will open at 7.30 and the event will begin at 8.00. The film will have closed captions (English subtitles especially for D/deaf or hard of hearing attendees) and the event will have British Sign Language interpretation.
Cheryl Dunye is one of the most distinct voices in American queer cinema history, bursting onto the scene with her wryly funny social critiques of friendship and dating in interracial lesbian communities. Most well known for her 1996 feature The Watermelon Woman, Dunye's short films are criminally unknown but should be appreciated as humorous gems that exemplify the innovations of her signature "Dunyementary" style.
She Don't Fade (1991, 24 mins)
Dyke yenta Zoe gives the complete lowdown on a story of the romantic turmoils of a young black lesbian. When serial monogamist turned single street vendor Shae meets the attractive Margot at her stall, she is instantly drawn to her and the two begin dating. But when Shae crosses paths with the mysterious Nicky, she finds herself in a romantic quandary. Torn between two lovers, and feeling like a fool.
Vanilla Sex (1992, 4 mins)
Two friends reflect on whether vanilla sex is what you do, or who you do.
The Potluck And The Passion (1993, 22 mins)
A black lesbian couple decides to host a potluck dinner party to celebrate their one-year anniversary and to meet each other's friends for the first time. But when the vegans meet the meat-eaters, the white liberals meet the black scholars, the New Yorkers meet the Washingtonians, and the lesbians meet the women who date men, tensions arise and relationships are put to the test.
Greetings From Africa (1994, 10 mins)
After breaking up with her girlfriend of four years, Cheryl makes a pact with herself to be single and play the field. When Cheryl meets sexy redhead Elle at a lesbian cocktail party, the two bond over their cynicism towards the party's free-spirited guests. When Cheryl and Elle begin to hang out, things quickly become intense, but is there more to the mysterious Elle that shes not telling Cheryl?
Fabrica Gallery: https://www.fabrica.org.uk/
Venue Accessibility Information: https://www.fabrica.org.uk/accessibility
This project is supported by Film Hub South East with National Lottery funds distributed by the BFI Film Audience Network (FAN).
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LocationFabrica Gallery (View)
40 Duke Street
Brighton BN1 1AG
United Kingdom
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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