# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black History Month Film Screening: The Watermelon Woman - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Experience Cheryl Dunye's groundbreaking debut feature The Watermelon Woman at NPCCAbout this EventAs part of Neilson Park Creative Centre's (NPCC) Black History Month program, we will be screening two classic films!The first film of the day will be Cheryl Dunye's The Watermelon Woman which will start promptly at 4:30 PM, so please arrive 10 minutes early to avoid missing any of the film and to leave yourself time to purchase snacks or drinks which will be available for purchase. After the film we will have an optional open discussion where folks can share their early thoughts and impressions.About the film: The wry, incisive debut feature by Cheryl Dunye gave cinema something bracingly new and groundbreaking: a vibrant representation of Black lesbian identity by a Black lesbian filmmaker. Dunye stars as Cheryl, a video-store clerk and aspiring director whose interest in forgotten Black actresses leads her to investigate an obscure 1930s performer known as the Watermelon Woman, whose story proves to have surprising resonances with Cheryl’s own life as she navigates a new relationship with a white girlfriend (Guinevere Turner). Balancing breezy romantic comedy with a serious inquiry into the history of Black and queer women in Hollywood, The Watermelon Woman slyly rewrites long-standing constructions of race and sexuality on-screen, introducing an important voice in American cinema.? What to Expect:Screening of The Watermelon Woman (84 minnutes)Snacks & refreshments (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) available for purchasePost-film open discussion (10-15 minutes)Free parkingFree admission upon RSVPPlease no outside food or drinks. This is a 19+ event, so ID will be required.? Friday, February 6, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:15 PMQuestions? Email us at alex@neilsonparkcreativecentre.com or give us a call at (416) 622-5294 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/black-history-month-film-screening-the-watermelon-woman/100001980554523896 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, black-history-month, performances, sports, art, theatre, comedy, womens-history-month - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Neilson Park Creative Centre - **lat**: 43.6295853 - **long**: -79.56780900000001 - **full address**: Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Drive, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black History Month Film Screening: The Watermelon Woman - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ffc333e5ca4a2d09324bd2bc2d674e7df44951dbeb1153a5c76120a2dc4fab00-rimg-w1200-h675-dcb82752-gmir.jpg?v=1768569537 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black History Month Film Screening: The Watermelon Woman being held? - **A:** Black History Month Film Screening: The Watermelon Woman takes place on Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Drive, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black History Month Film Screening: The Watermelon Woman? - **A:** Black History Month Film Screening: The Watermelon Woman is organized by NPCC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Black History Month Film Screening: The Watermelon Woman is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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