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Pariah (Movie)

2011 movie. Drama, Indie.

Plot points:

Coming out.

Coming-of-age.

Teenage stud/butch existence.

Embracing identity.

Sexual expression.

Friendship.

Familial relationship.

Queer black social scene.

Homophobia (verbal and physical attacks).

Black sapphic couples (primary).

Black writer and director (Dee Rees)

Black sapphic characters:

Alike [lesbian] (Adepero Oduye) Laura (Pernell Walker) Bina (Aasha Davis)

Connections:

Alike x Bina (black sapphic)

Sex & Nudity - Mild

Sex toys.

Nudity in a strip club.

Violence & Gore - Moderate

Verbal homophobic slurs used.

Physical altercations (two counts).

Profanity - Moderate 

Swearing (f-word, s- word, bitch).

Homophobic slurs.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking - Moderate

Smoking: Joints.

Alcohol: Social drinking.

Frightening & Intense Scenes - Mild

A physical altercation after a character's coming out.

A family argument that turns violent.