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The film features an impressive ensemble cast of then-rising stars and cult icons: as Megan Bloomfield Clea DuVall as Graham Eaton RuPaul (appearing out of drag) as Mike
: The film highlights the silliness of gendered expectations, such as "the root" of homosexuality being blamed on things like "born in France" or a mother wearing pants. Production & Cast But I'm a Cheerleader
Released in 1999, is a satirical romantic comedy that has evolved from a critically panned indie film into a definitive LGBTQ+ cult classic. Directed by Jamie Babbit, the film uses a vibrant, "candy-colored" aesthetic to lampoon the absurdity of conversion therapy and rigid gender roles. Plot & Themes The film features an impressive ensemble cast of
: Megan Bloomfield (Natasha Lyonne), a seemingly "perfect" high school cheerleader, is sent to a residential conversion camp called True Directions after her parents and friends stage an intervention. Plot & Themes : Megan Bloomfield (Natasha Lyonne),
: Rather than being "fixed," Megan meets Graham (Clea DuVall), a rebellious lesbian, and the two fall in love, leading Megan to embrace her true identity.
: Led by the stern Mary Brown (Cathy Moriarty) and "ex-gay" counselor Mike (RuPaul), the camp attempts to "cure" students through stereotypical gender performance鈥攇irls do housework in pink, while boys do manual labor in blue.
, Michelle Williams , and Rosario Dawson (considered for the lead) Mink Stole and Bud Cort as Megan鈥檚 parents Legacy & Impact
