Being Black and Queer in Pariah (2011) and Moonlight (2016)

The representation of race and sexuality particularly African Americans in Hollywood has always been problematic. In its development including more representations African-Americans. With New Black Realism, which started the midst 90s, African-American communities change screen with a empowering portrayal community. A common theme is usually focusing on youth surviving negotiating current issues concerning race. question to be asked what extent do these changes actually challenge stereotypes? By analyzing two films, Pariah (2011) Moonlight (2016), this article looks into American LGBTQ characters see how films problematize or affirm stereotypes that have constructed by mainstream Hollywood. narrative elements cinematography elements, research reveals even though try negotiate stereotypes, they eventually affirms are still seen negative way.