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Onward with Rosie O'Donnell

Cheryl Dunye

Nov 7, 2023
Award-winning filmmaker and television director Cheryl Dunye joins Rosie O'Donnell to discuss the groundbreaking film 'The Watermelon Woman', challenges in independent filmmaking, motherhood, and union strength.
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Quick takeaways

  • Cheryl Dunye is a talented filmmaker and television director known for her groundbreaking style of filmmaking called Dunyementry.
  • The podcast conversation covered various topics including working on 'American Gigolo', motherhood, and the use of video conferences (vid-cons) in the industry.

Deep dives

The struggle of reconciling with a loved one's change in beliefs

Preston from Alabama shares the heartbreak of his mother's shift towards hateful beliefs, despite her original progressive and empathetic mindset. Living as a gay man in an area hostile towards the LGBTQ+ community has become increasingly difficult. Preston ponders leaving his hometown for a more accepting environment. He grapples with the question of whether to give up on the relationship with his mother, who now aligns herself with those who aim to harm him and his husband. He seeks advice on how to navigate this painful situation and wonders how others, including Rosie, would handle such a scenario.

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