But I'm a Cheerleader + Whip It
But I'm a Cheerleader + Whip It
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.
WINNER:
Créteil International Women's Film Festival - Audience Award
Créteil International Women's Film Festival - Graine de Cinéphage Award
"First-time feature director Jamie Babbit's pink-drenched comedy is amusing and good-natured, but necessarily thin." - New York Daily News
"Lyonne blends hyperbole and sincerity in perfect proportions." - Chicago Reader
Whip It
Bliss Cavendar (Elliot Page) lives in small-town Texas and yearns to break free of her mother's world of beauty pageants and conformity. She sees her chance when she meets the Hurl Scouts, a roller-derby team; she tries out for the team and wins a slot, lying to her parents about her new hobby. Bliss finds friendship and freedom with her teammates, but a conflict between a championship game and the Bluebonnet beauty pageant threatens to spill her secret.
"It's a funny, feel good, feminist film that throws elbows, pulls no punches and features a fantastic food fight." - Stuff.co.nz
Certified Fresh - Rotten Tomatoes
"Whip It blends training montages, team spirit and retro glamour." - Harper's Bazaar
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.
WINNER:
Créteil International Women's Film Festival - Audience Award
Créteil International Women's Film Festival - Graine de Cinéphage Award
"First-time feature director Jamie Babbit's pink-drenched comedy is amusing and good-natured, but necessarily thin." - New York Daily News
"Lyonne blends hyperbole and sincerity in perfect proportions." - Chicago Reader
Whip It
Bliss Cavendar (Elliot Page) lives in small-town Texas and yearns to break free of her mother's world of beauty pageants and conformity. She sees her chance when she meets the Hurl Scouts, a roller-derby team; she tries out for the team and wins a slot, lying to her parents about her new hobby. Bliss finds friendship and freedom with her teammates, but a conflict between a championship game and the Bluebonnet beauty pageant threatens to spill her secret.
"It's a funny, feel good, feminist film that throws elbows, pulls no punches and features a fantastic food fight." - Stuff.co.nz
Certified Fresh - Rotten Tomatoes
"Whip It blends training montages, team spirit and retro glamour." - Harper's Bazaar
Rating:
M
Runtime:
196 mins
Director:
Jamie Babbit
Actors:
Michelle Williams,
Kristen Wiig,
Natasha Lyonne,
Clea DuVall,
Alia Shawkat,
Jimmy Fallon,
Bud Cort,
Mink Stole,
Cathy Moriarty,
RuPaul .,
Melanie Lynskey,
Eddie Cibrian,
Dante Basco,
Brandt Wille,
Elliot Page,
Drew Barrymore,
Shannon Eagen,
Sarah Habel,
Marcia Gay Harden
Session Times
Prospect Cinemas
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