Who is Alike in Pariah?

Adepero Oduye plays Alike in the film.

What is Pariah about?

Adepero Oduye portrays Alike (pronounced “ah-lee-kay”), a 17-year-old African-American woman who lives with her parents (Kim Wayans and 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.

Pariah

Name: Pariah
Genre: Art House/Foreign,Drama
Released: 2011-12-28
Duration: 89
Rating: 82

R 1 hr 29 min

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How long is Pariah?: Pariah is 1 hr 29 min long.

Who directed Pariah?: Dee Rees

Who is Alike in Pariah?: Adepero Oduye plays Alike in the film.

What is Pariah about?: Adepero Oduye portrays Alike (pronounced “ah-lee-kay”), a 17-year-old African-American woman who lives with her parents (Kim Wayans and 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.