pariah the movie

lost movie reviews from the Autostraddle archives

pariah the movie

film

Dee Rees’ “Pariah” Will Still Break You Open and Let the Light Shine Through

Alike is a chameleon, disappearing in the light of her surroundings — purple in the club, green on the bus, pink at home — only ever showing you her profile…

Natalie —

Jan 26, 2021

2010s End of Decade Lists

a simple favor

movie lists

The 50 Best Lesbian, Queer, and Bisexual Movies of the Decade

The fact is most of the films about us — and especially the films by us — do not get the attention they deserve. But nobody is better equipped to…

Drew Burnett Gregory —

Dec 17, 2019

Daily Fix

pariah the movie

movie news & trailers

Groundbreaking Lesbian Film “Pariah”: Actually Coming to a Theater Near You

Your time has come, Hinterlands!

Riese —

Jan 13, 2012

pariah the movie

team pick

movie news & trailers

Pariah Personals Profiles People Ready For Revolution

Laura’s Team Pick: Pariah is making waves all over the Internet

Laura —

Jan 1, 2012

africa

greatest hits

movie reviews

I Am Alike: A Nigerian Boi’s Reflection on ‘Pariah’

“I remember holding my breath during pivotal scenes in the movie. I wondered nervously if my brother saw then the direct parallels to his own sister’s life.”

Spectra Speaks —

Dec 30, 2011

batwoman

end-of-year-list

tv lists

Top 10 Fictional Lesbian, Bisexual and Otherwise-Inclined Ladies of 2011

Your favorite fictional queer ladies of the year, from a very unscientific survey.

Riese —

Dec 28, 2011

for colored girls

pariah the movie

movie features

“Pariah” Just Might Change The World: The Autostraddle Interviews

“Pariah” is the first mainstream American film about an African-American lesbian, and it’s really fucking good. You can watch our interview videos and read some words about it inside this…

gabby —

Dec 27, 2011

pariah the movie

team pick

movie news & trailers

Riese’s Team Pick: New Trailer for Pariah

“Alike is a 17-year-old African-American woman who lives with her parents and younger sister in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene neighborhood. Alike is quietly but firmly embracing her identity as a lesbian.”

Riese —

Jun 10, 2011

Daily Fix

pariah the movie

movie news & trailers

Focus Features Picks Up Black Lesbian Film “Pariah,” Loves Gay People

Focus Features picks up “Pariah” for six figures, which means there’s a really good chance you will actually be able to see it! Like — in the theater even. (!!!)

Riese —

Jan 28, 2011

pariah the movie

team pick

movie news & trailers

Riese’s Team Pick: Kickstart “Pariah”

“Pariah is a feature film about a Brooklyn teenager who juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak, and family in a desperate search for sexual expression. ”

Riese —

Jan 8, 2011