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The Potluck and the Passion (1993) | Criteria

Poster for The Potluck and the Passion

Cheryl Dunye

The Potluck and the Passion

United States / English / 1993 / 23m

Letterboxd: 3.67/5·1.2K ratings·488 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Sparks fly as racial, sexual, and social politics intermingle at a lesbian potluck.

Included in
LGBTQ+ Shorts
Position 7
Included in
LGBTQ+ Shorts
Position 9
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Directed by Cheryl Dunye
Position 7
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Additions: June 2020
Position 58

Credits

Crew

DirectorCheryl Dunye

WriterCheryl Dunye

Cast

Shelita Birchett

Carolyn Shapiro

Robert Reid-Pharr

Double Feature

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