A Brooklyn teenager juggles conflicting identities and risks friendship, heartbreak and family in a desperate search for sexual expression.
Director:
Writer:
Stars:
Awards:
- 14 wins & 30 nominations.
- See more »
Reviews:
Photos and Videos
Cast
| Adepero Oduye | ... |
Alike
|
|
| Pernell Walker | ... |
Laura
|
|
| Aasha Davis | ... |
Bina
|
|
| Charles Parnell | ... |
Arthur
|
|
| Sahra Mellesse | ... |
Sharonda
|
|
| Kim Wayans | ... |
Audrey
|
|
| Shamika Cotton | ... |
Candace
|
|
| Raymond Anthony Thomas | ... |
Mack
(as Ray Anthony Thomas)
|
|
| Afton Williamson | ... |
Mika
|
|
| Zabryna Guevara | ... |
Mrs. Alvarado
|
|
| Kim Sykes | ... |
Mrs. Singletary
|
|
| Rob Morgan | ... |
Sock
|
|
 |
Nina Daniels | ... |
Gina (a.k.a. Butch Woman)
|
| Jeremie Harris | ... |
Bina's Boyfriend
|
|
| Chanté Lewis | ... |
Fast Girl #1
|
|
|
|
Olithea Anglin | ... |
Fast Girl #2
|
| Joey Auzenne | ... |
Math Teacher
|
|
|
|
Jason DarkChocolate Dyer | ... |
Cute Boy
|
| Loren Lillian | ... |
Laura's Girl
(as Loren Hankin)
|
|
| Kymbali Craig | ... |
Pier Girl #1
|
|
|
|
Alaina Dunn | ... |
Pier Girl #2
|
|
|
Andrea Smith | ... |
Pier Girl #3
|
| Ozzie Stewart | ... |
Laura's Mother
|
|
| Natalie Carter | ... |
Rowdy Co-Worker #1
|
|
|
|
Donei Hall | ... |
Rowdy Co-Worker #2
|
| Tamar-kali | ... |
Self
(as Tamar-Kali)
|
|
|
|
Thom Loubet | ... |
Guitarist
|
|
|
Jerome Jordan | ... |
Guitarist
|
|
|
Mark Robohm | ... |
Drummer
|
|
|
Jeremiah Hosea | ... |
Bass
|
|
|
Maine Anders | ... |
Go-Go Dancer
|
|
|
Makeda Alexander | ... |
Background Actor
|
| Stephanie Andujar | ... |
Pier Girl
|
|
|
|
Tinia Avery | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
John Beckles | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
John Benton | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Craig A. Bethel | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Paula Birch | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
C. Brooks | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Avia Brown | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Christian Brown | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Ebony Byas | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Demetrius Carey | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Reina Cedeño | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Kerry-Ann Chin | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Tia Cionne | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Theodore Coleman | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Charlie Colon | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Joseph Cook | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Jaz Gibbs | ... |
Background Actor
(as Jaz Cox-Gibbs)
|
|
|
Brendan Creagh | ... |
Background Actor
|
| Ashley Creary | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
|
Alexis Davis | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
David Davis | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Vernel Debartow | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Francisco De Jesus | ... |
Background Actor
|
| Yerania Del Orbe | ... |
Background Actor
(as Yeranian Del Orbe)
|
|
|
|
Felicia Dennis | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Chalite Drayton | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Kirk Dunbar | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
William Durrah | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Michelle Eaddy | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Danielle Edmond | ... |
Background Actor
|
| Sam Encarnacion | ... |
Background Actor
(as Samuel Encarnecien)
|
|
|
|
Johnny Espinal | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Zoe Nicole Forde | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Nadia Gibson | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Davena Gilyard | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Kristen Graham | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
David Greene | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
'Apple' Hamidu | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Uhura Hawkins | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Monique Hazeur | ... |
Background Actor
(as Monique A. Hazeur)
|
|
|
Lorna Jenkins | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Clifton Johnson | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
LaCrown Johnson | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Tangela Johnson | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Ruthie Jones | ... |
Background Actor
|
| Nina Tesa | ... |
Background Actor
(as Nina Kantesaria)
|
|
| Christopher Kardos | ... |
Background Actor
(as Chris Kardos)
|
|
|
|
Leah Laitiling | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Andrew K. Leahy | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Monique Link | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Andre Logan | ... |
Background Actor
(as Andre O. Logan)
|
|
|
Adam Lugo | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Teena Marie Delerme-Lugo | ... |
Background Actor
(as Teena Marie Lugo)
|
| Matthew Post | ... |
Background Actor
(as Matt Post)
|
|
|
|
Rodney Mack | ... |
Background Actor
(as Rodney 'Ro' Mack)
|
| Will Mahr | ... |
Background Actor
(as William Mahr)
|
|
|
|
Sunya Margulies | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Amanie Marty | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Nicole McCree | ... |
Background Actor
(as Nicole L. McCree)
|
|
|
Rodelyne Moise | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Linda La | ... |
Background Actor
(as Lance D.F. Montanez)
|
|
|
LaShaye Moore | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Cid Nichols | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Tijashn Nichols | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Kerri-Ann O'Mealy | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Crystal Agapé Page | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Adriana Paulino | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Malika Petty | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Christine Randall | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Jonathan Reyes | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Tammy Richardson | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Adam Richlin | ... |
Background Actor
|
| C.J. Dewey | ... |
High School Student
(as Canaan Robinson)
|
|
|
|
Lindsay Roche | ... |
Background Actor
|
| Nicole Rose Brandon | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
|
Kandice Ross | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Jolie Ruben | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Clive Salmon | ... |
Background Actor
(as Clive E.J. Salmon)
|
|
|
Samantha Santiago | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Yosandy Santos | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Chasity Saunders | ... |
Background Actor
(as Chastity L. Saunders)
|
|
|
Lindsey Scott | ... |
Background Actor
|
| Kinya Shakur | ... |
Hospital Clerk
|
|
|
|
Stacey Stacy | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Elizabeth Strong | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Alecia Tatum | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Nicole Thomas | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Sharon Tonge | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Ryan Traster | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Michael Varnis | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Acquilla Walker | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Shawna Washington | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Isaac Wilkins | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Jennifer Williams | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Brandon Wilson | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Donna Wilson | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Tomeika Wilson | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
|
Yves F. Wilson | ... |
Background Actor
|
| Shaheed K. Woods | ... |
Background Actor
|
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Brandon Wilson | ... |
(creditOnly)
|
|
Directed by
| Dee Rees | ||
Written by
| Dee Rees | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Ann Bradley | ... | executive producer |
| Joey Carey | ... | executive producer |
| Nekisa Cooper | ... | line producer / producer |
| Douglas Eisenberg | ... | executive producer |
| Wendy Ettinger | ... | executive producer |
| Judith Helfand | ... | executive producer |
| Spike Lee | ... | executive producer |
| Susan Lewis | ... | executive producer |
| Miles Maker | ... | consulting producer |
| Sam Martin | ... | executive producer |
| Isaac McGuire | ... | line producer |
| Jeanine Mclean | ... | executive producer |
| Stefan Nowicki | ... | executive producer |
| Julie Parker Benello | ... | executive producer |
| Jeff Robinson | ... | executive producer |
| Clive Salmon | ... | field producer: behind the scenes (as Clive E.J. Salmon) |
| Matthew J. Simon | ... | executive producer |
| Mary Jane Skalski | ... | executive producer |
| Benjamin Weber | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Bradford Young | ||
Editing by
| Mako Kamitsuna | ||
Editorial Department
| Molle DeBartolo | ... | digital intermediate supervising producer |
| Joe Gawler | ... | digital intermediate colorist (as Joseph Gawler) |
| Markus Janner | ... | digital film output |
| Jonathan Sanden | ... | digital intermediate editor |
| Darrell R. Smith | ... | digital intermediate supervising producer |
| Tricia Chiarenza | ... | color timer (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Eyde Belasco | ||
Production Design by
| Inbal Weinberg | ||
Art Direction by
| Sara K White | ... | (as Sara K. White) |
Costume Design by
| Eniola Dawodu | ||
Makeup Department
| Shannon Pulley | ... | key makeup artist |
| Sharon Tonge | ... | key hair stylist |
| Ahea 'Ja Ja' Toscano | ... | special makeup effects artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Art Brainard | ... | second assistant director |
| Antonio Doctor | ... | first assistant director (as Antonio 'TJ' Doctor) |
| Brad Payne | ... | first assistant director: additional photography |
| Clive Salmon | ... | second second assistant director (as Clive E.J. Salmon) |
| Melinda Ziyadat | ... | second assistant director: additional photography |
Art Department
| Nacer Ayesh | ... | scenic artist (as Nacer 'Naz' Ayesh) |
| David Branum | ... | set dresser |
| Gary J. Flores | ... | set dresser |
| David Gettens | ... | on-set dresser |
| Monique Hazeur | ... | assistant property master (as Monique A. Hazeur) |
| Emmanuelle Hoessly | ... | assistant property master |
| Jane Ji | ... | art department assistant: additional photography |
| Arianna LaPenne | ... | artwork (as Arianna La Penne) |
| Laura Miller | ... | set dresser |
| Max Piersol | ... | leadman |
| Kathleen Pullan | ... | set dresser (as Kat Blanco) |
| Bridget Rafferty | ... | assistant art director |
| John Spinks | ... | artwork |
| Joanna Tillman | ... | property master |
| Shir Weinberg | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Jonathan Altschuler | ... | sound editor |
| Paul Bercovitch | ... | dialogue editor |
| Shaun Brennan | ... | foley artist (as Shaun Brennon) |
| Michael Chobot | ... | boom operator |
| Jay Culliton | ... | sound editor |
| Andre Logan | ... | sound supervisor (as Andre O. Logan) |
| Joseph Molinelli | ... | foley artist / sound editor |
| Britt Myers | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Phil Payson | ... | boom operator: additional photography |
| Jonathan Reyes | ... | sound mixer (as Jon Reyes) |
| Matt A. Schoenfeld | ... | sound designer |
| Houston Snyder | ... | dialogue editor / sound editor |
| Ian Stynes | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer / supervising sound editor |
| Geoff Vincent | ... | dialogue editor / foley recordist / sound editor |
| Ryan Zola | ... | foley artist / sound editor |
Visual Effects by
| Alex Durie | ... | digital restoration artist |
| Marika D. Litz | ... | digital restoration artist (as Marika Litz) |
| Chris MacKenzie | ... | smoke artist |
Stunts
| Linton Alfred | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kwesi Abbensetts | ... | still photographer |
| T.J. Alston | ... | gaffer |
| Jenny Baptiste | ... | still photographer |
| Tony Battle | ... | grip |
| Scott Baxter | ... | grip |
| Rudie Carty | ... | grip: additional photography |
| Hans Charles | ... | first assistant camera |
| Antonio Cisneros | ... | second assistant camera |
| Eduardo Fierro | ... | first assistant camera |
| Hunter Herrick | ... | best boy electric: additional photography |
| Dan Horowitz | ... | grip: additional photography |
| Chris Koch | ... | key grip (as Chris 'Toph' Koch) / key grip (as Christopher Koch) |
| Sammy Leonard | ... | second assistant camera |
| Miles Maker | ... | shooter: behind the scenes |
| Ben Ng | ... | lamp operator: additional photography |
| Daniel Paterson | ... | camera operator: "b" camera, additional photography |
| Che Roacher | ... | key grip: additional photography |
| Yves Wilson | ... | camera loader |
| Matt Zschoche | ... | gaffer: additional photography |
| Adam Richlin | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Lyon Taylor | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Winsome Sinclair | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Courtney Colston | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Marcy McKenzie | ... | locations consultant |
| Jac'qui C. Weekes | ... | locations consultant |
Music Department
| The Co-Stars | ... | composer: additional music |
| Houston Snyder | ... | music editor |
| Vito A. Colapietro II | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Neely Dinkins Jr. | ... | cues composer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Leslie Zak | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Craig A. Bethel | ... | set production assistant |
| Sharika Bivens | ... | assistant to producer: pre-pro |
| Michell L. Davis | ... | production legal counsel |
| Teena Marie Delerme-Lugo | ... | craft service |
| William Durrah | ... | set production assistant |
| Moses Edouard | ... | set production assistant / set production assistant: additional photography |
| Matthew Ettinger | ... | caterer |
| Sarah Germany | ... | caterer |
| Vince Gonzalez | ... | production accountant |
| Brian Hightower | ... | set production assistant |
| Miatta Kawinzi | ... | set production assistant: additional photography |
| Alexandria Lloyd | ... | production assistant: behind the scenes |
| Will Mahr | ... | production coordinator |
| Reed Mayo | ... | set production assistant: additional photography |
| Shannon K. Nash | ... | production legal counsel (as Shannon Nash) |
| Kia M. Neal | ... | set production assistant: Trollhåttan (as Kia Neal) / set production assistant: additional photography (as Kia Neal) |
| Jenn Nkiru | ... | set production assistant: additional photography |
| Dan Parada | ... | set production assistant: additional photography (as Danny Parada) |
| Meaghan Lyric Perez | ... | key set production assistant (as Meghan 'Lyric' Perez) |
| Priscilla Perez | ... | set production assistant: additional photography |
| Clive Salmon | ... | assistant to producer (as Clive E.J. Salmon) |
| Marie Scott | ... | assistant to producer / production coordinator: additional photography |
| Ndelea Simama | ... | set production assistant: additional photography |
| Tyrone Sims | ... | set medic |
| Kofi Stewart | ... | set production assistant: additional photography |
| Travis Braun | ... | intern to producer (uncredited) |
| Dee Martin | ... | runner (uncredited) |
| Dana O'Keefe | ... | sales agent (uncredited) |
| JP Sarni | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Maya Bailey | ... | extra special thanks |
| Bruce Brothers | ... | extra special thanks |
| Effie Brown | ... | extra special thanks |
| Mick Casale | ... | extra special thanks |
| Kate Clinton | ... | extra special thanks |
| Jim Cushman | ... | extra special thanks |
| Natalie Difford | ... | extra special thanks |
| Amy Dotson | ... | extra special thanks |
| Carol Dysinger | ... | extra special thanks |
| John Eddey | ... | extra special thanks |
| Matthew Effinger | ... | extra special thanks |
| Gyula Gazdag | ... | extra special thanks |
| Lesli Linka Glatter | ... | extra special thanks |
| Marcus Hu | ... | extra special thanks |
| Ellen A. Huang | ... | extra special thanks |
| Jane Hwang | ... | extra special thanks |
| Karmen Kregloe | ... | extra special thanks |
| Spike Lee | ... | extra special thanks |
| Marcy McKenzie | ... | extra special thanks |
| Russ Robertson | ... | extra special thanks |
| Richard Sheehan | ... | special thanks |
| Ted Shropshire | ... | extra special thanks |
| Jennifer Small | ... | extra special thanks |
| Urvashi Vaid | ... | extra special thanks |
| Nazgol Zand | ... | extra special thanks (as Nazgal Zand) |
Production Companies
- Chicken And Egg Pictures
- MBK Entertainment
- Northstar Pictures
- Pariah Feature
- Sundial Pictures (presents)
- aid abet
Distributors
- Alliance (2012) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Focus Features (2011) (United States)
- Netflix (2016) (Turkey) (video) (VOD)
- SBS9 (2016) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Sky Cinema (2013) (Germany) (tv)
- Star Channel (2013) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ARRI Rental (camera: lighting & grip equipment)
- Casswood Insurance (insurance)
- Cinereach (funding)
- Cinetic Media (distribution advisory services)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Great City Productions (post-production sound services)
- HSBC Bank USA (production banking)
- Kickstarter (funding)
- Lakeshore Records (soundtrack)
- MBK Entertainment (music supervisor)
- Michell L. Davis, Esq. (production legal counsel)
- Polecat Lighting (camera: lighting & grip equipment)
- Sundance Film Festival (festival)
- That Cat Camera Support (additional grip equipment)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Tracking Shot (additional grip equipment)
- Winsome Sinclair & Associates (additional casting: background)
- Women Make Movies (fiscal sponsor)
Storyline
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | Who do you become when you can't be yourself? See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Official Sites | |
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix | |
| Filming Locations |
Box Office
| Budget | $450,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $48,579, 01 Jan 2012 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film was partially supported by the Adrienne Shelly Foundation, a nonprofit organization that awards grants to female actors, writers, and/or directors of short films, feature films, and documentaries. The foundation was created by Andy Ostroy, the widower of actress, writer, and director Adrienne Shelly, after Shelly was murdered in 2006 at the age of 40. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #6.10 (2012). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Cocky See more » |
| Quotes |
Alike:
Heartbreak opens onto the sunrise for even breaking is opening and I am broken, I am open. Broken into the new life without pushing in, open to the possibilities within, pushing out. See the love shine in through my cracks? See the light shine out through me? I am broken, I am open, I am broken open. See the love light shining through me, shining through my cracks, through the gaps. My spirit takes journey, my spirit takes flight, could not have risen otherwise and I am not running, I am choosing. Running is not a choice from the breaking. Breaking is freeing, broken is freedom. I am not broken, I am free. See more » |