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Pariah (Movie)

2011 movie. Drama, Indie. Written and directed by Dee Rees.

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 sapphic characters:

Alike (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.