
But I'm a Cheerleader
A comedy of sexual disorientation.
Directed by Jamie Babbit
Produced by Ignite Entertainment, The Kushner-Locke Company
A vibrant, irreverent comedy about self-discovery and acceptance that uses satire to critique conversion therapy while celebrating queer identity and first love.
Megan is an all-American girl. A cheerleader. She has a boyfriend. But Megan doesn't like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she's pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. Her conservative parents worry that she must be a lesbian and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, where she must, with other lesbians and gays learn how to be straight.
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Questions people ask
Is But I'm a Cheerleader violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Does But I'm a Cheerleader end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is But I'm a Cheerleader easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is But I'm a Cheerleader sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is But I'm a Cheerleader scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































