Breakout actress Adepero Oduye says she discovered many similarities with the lead character she played in the film Pariah, which explains the authenticity she brought to the role.

“You take away race, take away sexuality, it’s about identity,” 33-year-old Oduye explains in an LA Times interview. “It’s about trying to find out how to be in the world.”

In the interview, Oduye reveals that she related to her character’s feelings of being an outsider.

“Alike seems to be at this point where she’s wanting to let all of that go and just be who she knows is deep down inside,” the actress says. “She’s trying so hard, and it gets exhausting.”

Winning praise from audiences and critics for her stellar performance, Oyude says she feels proud of Pariah’s impact since its debut.

“Since Sundance, brave people have been open and sharing their stories about what the film means to them… I’m thankful to have those exchanges. That’s what you want art to do, to open people up and start conversations.”

Read the full interview here.

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