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Greetings from Africa
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Greetings from Africa

1996-07-19 · 10 min · ★ 6.1

Comedy · Drama

Cheryl, playing herself, humorously experiences the mysteries of lesbian dating in the '90s.

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Directors
Cheryl Dunye
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Nora BreenL (Lisa)
Cheryl DunyeCheryl DunyeCheryl
Jocelyn TaylorJocelyn TaylorDee
Jacqueline WoodsonJacqueline WoodsonThe Girlfriend

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