# Pariah (1998)

### reviewed by
Ann Alvarez

Pariah is an explosive realistic look at the world of "Skinheads". As a hispanic female, to watch the hatred portrayed against all races not white,and abuse towards women in general. It is a slap in the face of the realism that exists in the world today. The cast is absolutely riveting and convincing in their portrayal. Damon Jones and Dave Owen Ward stand out in their portrayal of skinhead and avenger. Jones, starts out as a decent guy,whom happens to be involved in an interracial relationship. At the wrong place at the wrong time, a group of skinheads masterminded by Ward,rape and beat Jones girlfriend as he helplessly is forced to watch. She then commits suicide, which triggers Jones to take a twisted turn of events, as he now is seeking vindication for what has become of his life. He becomes one of them (skinhead) after much resistance from them. Aimee Chaffin(Sissy) brings a raw look into todays street youth, that is hard on the outside,yet soft in the inside. And you, as a viewer,can see through. Brandon Slater also delivers a realistic look into an autistic youth who happens to be involved in the world of skinheads, because of his sister, Sissy. Slater(Doughboy) is the most endearing of all portrayed. How this all ends, will leave you thinking about the world we live in and the society we've bred. This is not a movie for the faint hearted or people whom simply choose to look the other way and ignore the realisms of life. Randolph Kret has directed a winner in my eyes. BRAVO! ANN ALVAREZ VENICE CA.

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