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Nekisa Cooper

Black History Month Spotlight: Queer Black women behind the camera
, Feb 7, 2011
We take a look at some influential and emerging filmmakers and producers that have made groundbreaking films about queer Black women.
Focus Features picks up "Pariah"
, Jan 28, 2011
The film about a Black teen lesbian gets a major distribution deal at Sundance.
"Pariah" at Sundance — Day 7
, Jan 27, 2011

Today we see clips from the Q&A following the screening of the film at the Holiday Village in Park City.

"Pariah" at Sundance — Day 6
, Jan 26, 2011
Sundial Pictures and Frameline celebrate on Main Street with Team Pariah.
"Pariah" at Sundance — Day 5
, Jan 25, 2011
Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper give us updates on Pariah from Sundance.
"Pariah" at Sundance — Day 4
, Jan 24, 2011
Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper give us updates on Pariah from Sundance. Today we meet more of the cast and learn about the screening in Salt Lake City.
"Pariah" at Sundance — Day 3
, Jan 23, 2011
Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper give us updates on Pariah from Sundance. Today we meet actress Kim Wayans and cinematographer Bradford Young.
"Pariah" at Sundance — Day 2
, Jan 21, 2011
Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper give us updates from Park City, UT where their film, Pariah, wowed audiences this week at the Sundance Film Festival.
"Pariah" at Sundance — Day 1
, Jan 20, 2011
Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper give us updates from Park City, UT where their film, Pariah, premieres tonight at the Sundance Film Festival.
"Pariah" heads for Sundance, needs your help to get there
, Jan 4, 2011
Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper have launched a Kickstarter.com campaign to take their groundbreaking film to Park City and compete for Best Picture.
Brunch with Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper (Brunch with Bridget, Episode 66)
, Jun 28, 2009
Bridget talks to Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper, the director and producer of the award-winning short film Pariah, about how they met and their new documentary, Eventual Salvation.
Ask AfterEllen.com (Feb. 10, 2009)
, Feb 10, 2009
Missy Peregrym in Reaper, a U.S. tour for An Horse, an Annie on My Mind update, news about Pariah , The Secrets, Allison Janney and more!
"Pariah" director a finalist for Sundance filmmaker award
, Nov 13, 2008
Out writer and director Dee Rees is on the short-list for the 2009 Sundance/NHK International Filmmakers Award.
Giving Voice to a "Pariah"
, Sep 3, 2007
Out filmmakers Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper discuss their award-winning short about a black lesbian teen, and turning it into a feature film.
Scene: Los Angeles
, Aug 16, 2007
In our monthly series about local lesbian life, we stop by Los Angeles for surfing, the South of Nowhere girls, lezploitation and other Outfest antics.