A Cheerleader (1999): But Iвђ™m

The film takes on "reparative therapy," a subject usually reserved for grim documentaries or devastating dramas. Instead of dwelling on the tragedy, Babbit uses biting satire to mock the absurdity of homophobia.

The Cult of the Pink & Blue: Why But I’m a Cheerleader Still Hits Hard 25 Years Later But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)

When Jamie Babbit released her debut feature, (1999), it was practically "commercial box-office poison". Critics slammed it as shallow, and it barely made a dent in theaters. Fast forward two decades, and it's a modern cult classic that serves as a cornerstone of queer cinema. The film takes on "reparative therapy," a subject