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Aug 2024
40m 32s

Feminist Movie Friday: Bring it On

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The 2000 coming-of-age rom-com Bring It On delivered memorable cheerleading routines, songs that can't be forgotten and iconic lines. SMNTY breaks out our spirit fingers and chats about cheerleading, athleticism, high school, and some problematic messaging.

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