Dear Friends:
Last night, after The Avengers, I picked up a copy of Pariah from Target. I knew it would be good.
I didn't know it would be this goddamn great!
Pariah is one of the best LGBT coming of age stories I've seen in awhile. Moreover, it brought tears to this viewer's eyes because--despite it being about lesbians--it aptly described
my journey as a young African American Gay man.
Pariah is the story of Alike, a young closeted lesbian coming to terms with her sexual identity. For her parents, particularly her mother, Alike is a girly girl (as much as she can be anyway). In real life--and with her best friend, Laura--she's "one of the girls". Alike's life begins to change when she falls in love with another girl.
Anyway, I am ending the review here because I don't want to give away too many details; however, the final scene in which Alike chooses her path resonated with me so MUCH.
I can't rave enough about Pariah.
And I must say that Adepero Oduye is an epiphany to watch on screen. I loved the way her character grew and transformed into a self possessed beautiful young woman by film's end.
Hers is the story of the young black LGBT survivor.
Hers is the story of the young black LGBT survivor.
These are the kinds of movies that make me feel honored to be a film fan.
This is a must see for all LGBT people and the public at large.
This is a must see for all LGBT people and the public at large.
I definitely give Pariah an A+.
With Love...
Sincerely,
Prince Toddy English.
3 comments:
it was so good
Actually went to see this after reading your post...(Had to download it) Will be buying a copy off Amazon and supporting . This film is a keeper. Watched it with a friend and we both could relate to the character during the phases of her "development" self actualization kinda thing...kinda left me hanging at the end though..lots of loose ends. I believed all the characters. The Wayans sister was great as the bible toting, trying to keep my man and family together mother figure. They had natural hair which is kinda rare on screen and it wasnt beacause they couldnt afford relaxer..jus saying. Alikes' dad is too fine lol.
Wasn't he though?! LOL
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