'' Pariah '' is a 2011 American drama film written and directed by Dee Rees . It tells the story of Alike ( Adepero Oduye ) , a 17-year-old African American embracing her identity as a lesbian . It premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival and was awarded the Excellence in Cinematography Award
2011 Sundance Film Festival
2011 Sundance Film Festival
Pariah (2011 film)