cutting watermelon

A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.

An African American 5 Star General sends his US Air Force Wing to attack Russia in hopes that Russia will retaliate because he believes the evolution of the watermelon means the elimination of black people.

An Aesop’s Film Fables short.

Four men each hold a large slice of watermelon, and have a race to see who can finish eating first. All four move quickly, but one man seems to be pulling ahead of the others. Soon the contestants begin to hinder one another's efforts.

Used year round, cut into pieces, hung on ropes to dry in the sun, then braided to keep for a wintertime dessert.

One of many early silent films depicting young black men eating watermelon. This one involves a competition.