Alike (Adepero Oduye) is a 17-year-old African-American girl who lives with her parents (Kim Wayans, Charles Parnell) and younger sister (Sahra Mellesse) in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood. A gifted student, Alike is quietly but firmly embracing her identity as a lesbian.
With the support of her best friend Laura (Pernell Walker), she is especially eager to find a girlfriend. Wondering how much she can confide in her family, Alike strives to get through adolescence with grace, humor, and tenacity.
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Cast:
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Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans, Aasha Davis, Nina Daniels, Charles Parnell, Sahra Mellesse, Pernell Walker
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Director:
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Dee Rees
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Screenplay:
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Dee Rees
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Studio:
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Alliance Films
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Genre:
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Drama
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Official site:
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http://focusfeatures.com/pariah/
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