Happy Juneteenth! To celebrate, we are joined by the inimitable Cheryl Dunye to talk about the canon of Queer Black cinema. What makes a movie Queer Black cinema, and who gets to tell Queer Black stories?

How did New Black Cinema and New Queer Cinema historically converge to create a new movement, with The Watermelon Woman as an iconic debut from Cheryl? We talk about Cheryl’s television work (Lovecraft Country) and what’s it like to be telling Queer Black stories onscreen today.

PLUS: Our hosts share some of their favorite Queer Black films we think you should watch!