Why 'But I'm A Cheerleader' is a MUST-WATCH for LGBTQ+

"But I'm a Cheerleader"!!

Megan (Natasha Lyonne) considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she isn't that crazy about him. So she's stunned when her parents decide she's gay and send her to True Directions, a boot camp meant to alter her sexual orientation. While there, Megan meets a rebellious and unashamed teen lesbian, Graham (Clea DuVall). Though Megan still feels confused, she starts to have feelings for Graham. Megan may, in fact, be... a lesbian?!?!

Debbie and Joe dive into this classic LGBTQ+ classic, with discussions of the film, behind the scenes, reception to the film in 1999 and where it's thought of today, plus they deep dive into conversion therapy, in this wacky comedy.

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Starring:
Natasha Lyonne, Michelle Williams, Mink Stole, RuPaul, Cathy Moriarty, Clea DuVall

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Episode 11
The Reel Watchlist+: But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

**CHAPTERS**
0:00 Opening
0:40 But I'm A Cheerleader
2:41 Score
3:00 Plot
13:10 Cast
16:10 Film Fact
21:00 Debbie's Watchlist
22:40 Tyler Clementi Foundation
25:20 Final Thoughts

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