Pariah 2011

In Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood, 17-year-old Alike navigates adolescence as a quietly bold lesbian, finding solace in poetry and her best friend Laura. As she explores romance with Bina, a refreshing acquaintance, Alike must balance her desire for love with the strain of her parents' marriage and the uncertainty of coming out to those closest to her.

In Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood, 17-year-old Alike navigates adolescence as a quietly bold lesbian, finding solace in poetry and her best friend Laura. As she explores romance with Bina, a refreshing acquaintance, Alike must balance her desire for love with the strain of her parents' marriage and the uncertainty of coming out to those closest to her.

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No!

Pariah does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Metacritic

79

Metascore

6.6

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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95%

TOMATOMETER

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82%

User Score

IMDb

7.2 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

69

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User Score

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27th Artios Award 2012

Nomination

Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Low Budget Feature - Drama/Comedy

27th Independent Spirit Awards 2012

Nomination

Best Female Lead

Adepero Oduye

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