Girly Pop! presents But I'm A Cheerleader (1999) incl. introduction
GIRLY POP! PRESENTS BUT I’M A CHEELEADER (1999) INCL. INTRODUCTION
Girly Pop! celebrates the glittery, messy, and meaningful world of girlhood on screen! From iconic teen comedies to coming-of-age cult faves, we spotlight films that explore friendship, self-discovery, and the cultural power of all things “girly.” Often dismissed, these stories are anything but trivial — they’re bold, brilliant, and totally unforgettable. Join us as we reclaim the fun, the fierce(ly fabulous), and the formative moments that shaped a generation.Jamie Babbit’s candy-coloured cult classic turns conversion therapy into a deliciously artificial satire of gender, desire and compulsory heterosexuality. Natasha Lyonne stars as Megan, a high-school cheerleader whose horrified parents send her to True Directions after suspecting she might be a lesbian. Inside its pastel prison of rigid pinks and blues, But I’m a Cheerleader finds sweetness, rebellion and queer self-discovery beneath the absurdity. Funny, romantic and defiantly stylised, it remains one of the most beloved queer comedies of the 1990s.
in 23 days
LAB111
Arie Biemondstraat 111, 1054 PD Amsterdam
