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Jun 2024
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Feminist Movie Wednesday: But I'm a Chee...

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The 1999 cult classic But I'm a Cheerleader was a hugely significant film for so many in the LGBTQ+ community - and it almost didn't get made. We discuss why it is still a go-to for so many. 

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