Do you get good grades?  Do you go to church? You might be a cheerleader, and this week’s film is for you!

Jamie Babbit’s But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) has stood as a cult-classic amongst lesbian audiences since its release. With its vibrant camp aesthetics and deceptively simple narrative, the film follows cheerleader Megan’s journey of self-discovery after being sent to a conversion therapy camp. 

Playful, bold and full of heart, the film blends satire with sincerity. The absurd rigidity of gender roles is laid bare, as a space of tenderness and queer desire is gently carved out. Beneath its pastel surface lies a sharp critique of conformity and , more importantly, a celebration of becoming.