Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary
Sat 14 Nov · 18:00
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
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The Gateway Film Festival will screen Cheryl Dunye's 1996 film "The Watermelon Woman" on 14 November 2026 at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery. The film follows a young Black lesbian in Philadelphia as she attempts to make a documentary about a 1930s Black actress. This screening is part of the festival running from 12 to 15 November 2026.
Cheryl Dunye's 90s classic film
Set in Philadelphia, the film is the story of Cheryl, a twentysomething Black lesbian struggling to make a documentary about Fae Richards, a beautiful and elusive 1930s Black film actress popularly known as “The Watermelon Woman.”
While uncovering the meaning of Fae Richards’ life, Cheryl experiences a total upheaval in her personal life.
BBFC: 15
Screening as part of Gateway Film Festival 12th-15th November 2026, an independent organisation bringing people together across Peterborough to discover, share and celebrate film. Check out the rest of the programme at gatewayfilmfestival.co.uk
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Frequently asked questions
Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 18:00.
Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary is held at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery in Peterborough (51 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF).
Tickets for Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary range from £3 to £7.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Gateway Film Festival will screen Cheryl Dunye's 1996 film "The Watermelon Woman" on 14 November 2026 at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery. The film follows a young Black lesbian in Philadelphia as she attempts to make a documentary about a 1930s Black actress. This screening is part of the festival running from 12 to 15 November 2026.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Cheryl Dunye's 90s classic film
Set in Philadelphia, the film is the story of Cheryl, a twentysomething Black lesbian struggling to make a documentary about Fae Richards, a beautiful and elusive 1930s Black film actress popularly known as “The Watermelon Woman.”
While uncovering the meaning of Fae Richards’ life, Cheryl experiences a total upheaval in her personal life.
BBFC: 15
Screening as part of Gateway Film Festival 12th-15th November 2026, an independent organisation bringing people together across Peterborough to discover, share and celebrate film. Check out the rest of the programme at gatewayfilmfestival.co.uk
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery. Searching near 51 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF; check-in Saturday, 14 November 2026.
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WherePeterborough Museum & Art Gallery
51 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary?
Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 18:00.
Where is Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary taking place?
Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary is held at Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery in Peterborough (51 Priestgate, Peterborough, PE1 1LF).
How much are tickets for Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary?
Tickets for Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary range from £3 to £7.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary?
Tickets for Gateway Film Festival: The Watermelon Woman (1996) 30th Anniversary can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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