Film To Showcase Young Lesbian’s Struggle
The U.S. Consulate General and the Adult Library will showcase another film as part of the Bermuda National Library’s regular Consulate Night at the Library series.
Coming to the Library at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17 will be “Pariah,” a powerful film that addresses the struggles of a young woman to be accepted as a lesbian.
“Pariah” is about 17-year-old Alike, who lives with her parents and younger sister in Brooklyn. She is quietly embracing her identity as a lesbian, but whenever Alike’s development becomes a topic of discussion at home, her parents’ already strained marriage approaches the breaking point.
Wondering how much she can confide in her family, Alike strives to get through adolescence with grace, humor, and tenacity.
Pariah Trailer
Deputy Consul General Linda Rosalik commented, “The Consulate strives to screen films that address topical, and sometimes tough, issues. ‘Pariah’ is one such movie.
“As former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton noted, ‘No one has ever abandoned a belief because he was forced to do so…reaching understanding of these issues takes… a constellation of conversations in places big and small…it takes a willingness to see differences in belief as a reason to begin the conversation, not avoid it.’
“We look forward to continuing the conversation on gay rights in Bermuda at the conclusion of the film, when representatives of the Human Rights Commission will join in the discussion,” Ms Rosakik added.
Because of space limitations, only the first 70 people arriving at the library will be admitted. The film runs for 87 minutes. The film is rated R for sexual content and language.
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It would be interesting if the US Consul General’s office applied equal pressure to address other issues of concern to Bermuda!! #1? the stop list.
Adding this to my diary. Kudos to the American Consul for continued support of this issue.
Curious subject matter…jaspers
Indeed, quite correct to quote Hillary on this issue as her interest in the subject is deep and long standing. Undoubtedly, we will be hearing more from our American friends on this when she becomes President.