Review of Pariah (2011) by Jimmy M — 09 Feb 2012

A phenomenal film. So intimate and personal. Fantastic!

This review of Pariah (2011) was written by Jimmy M on 09 Feb 2012.

Pariah has generally received positive reviews.

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By Lindsay Pugh (39) for Woman in Revolt (39) on 22 Oct 2018

Pariah is a beautiful, sensitive debut, described by the cinematographer, Bradford Young as a world and a film colored with glitter and pain…

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By Your Friend G (26) on 30 Dec 2012

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By Anna I (103) on 08 Dec 2012

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By Christian C (931) on 17 May 2013

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By Abraham S (98) on 25 Oct 2013

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