Cheryl Dunye

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Cheryl Dunye

Directing 60 May 13, 1966

Monrovia, Liberia

Cheryl Dunye (born May 13, 1966) is a film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and actress. Dunye is a lesbian and her work often concerns themes of race, sexuality, and gend…

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The Umbrella Academy

The Umbrella Academy

8.5 2019 TV Show
You

You

8.0 2018 TV Show
Bridgerton

Bridgerton

8.1 2020 TV Show
Manifest

Manifest

7.6 2018 TV Show
Lovecraft Country

Lovecraft Country

7.1 2020 TV Show
The Fosters

The Fosters

7.5 2013 TV Show
The Equalizer

The Equalizer

7.3 2021 TV Show
Dead Boy Detectives

Dead Boy Detectives

7.6 2024 TV Show
Y: The Last Man

Y: The Last Man

6.6 2021 TV Show
All Rise

All Rise

7.4 2019 TV Show
The Rookie: Feds

The Rookie: Feds

6.9 2022 TV Show
Star

Star

8.0 2016 TV Show

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Cheryl Dunye (born May 13, 1966) is a film director, producer, screenwriter, editor and actress. Dunye is a lesbian and her work often concerns themes of race, sexuality, and gender, particularly issues relating to black lesbians.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    I Love Boosters

    Movie Thanks

  2. 2025
    The Hunting Wives

    TV show Director

  3. 2025
    Rainbow Girls

    Movie Executive Producer

  4. 2024
    Hollywood Black

    TV show Self

  5. 2024
    The Emperor of Ocean Park

    TV show Director

  6. 2024
    Dead Boy Detectives

    TV show Director

  7. 2022
    The Rookie: Feds

    TV show Director

  8. 2022
    American Gigolo

    TV show Director

  9. 2021
    Y: The Last Man

    TV show Director

  10. 2021
    Pride

    TV show Director

  11. 2021
    The Equalizer

    TV show Director

  12. 2020
    Bridgerton

    TV show Director

  13. 2020
    Lovecraft Country

    TV show Director

  14. 2019
    All Rise

    TV show Director

  15. 2019
    The Umbrella Academy

    TV show Director

  16. 2018
    Manifest

    TV show Director

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  1. 2018
    You

    TV show Director

  2. 2018
    Love Is___

    TV show Director

  3. 2018
    Dykes, Camera, Action!

    Movie Self

  4. 2017
    DiAna's Hair Ego Remix

    Movie Director

  5. 2017
    Claws

    TV show Director

  6. 2017
    Dear White People

    TV show Director

  7. 2017
    Mansfield 66/67

    Movie Self

  8. 2016
    Star

    TV show Director

  9. 2016
    Queen Sugar

    TV show Director

  10. 2014
    Brother From Another Time

    Movie Director

  11. 2014
    Black Is Blue

    Movie Director

  12. 2013
    Valencia: The Movie/S

    Movie Director

  13. 2013
    The Fosters

    TV show Director

  14. 2012
    Mommy Is Coming

    Movie Cabby

  15. 2010
    Hooters!

    Movie Self

  16. 2010
    The Owls

    Movie Carol

  17. 2004
    My Baby's Daddy

    Movie Director

  18. 2003
    Sisters in Cinema

    Movie Self

  19. 2002
    Truth Be Told

    Movie Writer

  20. 2001
    Stranger Inside

    Movie Director

  21. 1998
    Women of Vision

    Movie Self

  22. 1998
    Lavender Limelight

    Movie Self

  23. 1997
    The Watermelon Woman

    Movie Cheryl

  24. 1996
    Greetings from Africa

    Movie Cheryl