In this episode, Shana and Kris from Bad Queers Podcast join Destiny from Closeted History LGBTQ+ Stories of the Past to discuss the incredible LGBTQ+ film, Pariah (2011). Starring Adepero Oduye, Kim Wayans and Aasha Davis. It has won many awards and accolades including the 2012 GLAAD Media Award and a Cinematography Award at the Sundance Festival in 2011.
Episode Notes:
0:01 - Introduction of Pariah Film & Bad Queers
1:18 - Bad Queers thoughts on Pariah
5:41 - Parental impact in Pariah
10:20 - Internalized homophobia and coming out
14:53 - Oversexualization in the LGBTQ+ Community
20:16 - How religion shows up in the LGBTQ+ experience
21:57 - Laura and Lee's relationship
33:04 - How the film portrays first love and heartbreak
37:37 - Gender norms
46:01 - The Mom's in the film
49:58 - Societal expectations of Black womanhood
55:11 - Wrapping up the show!
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