Review of But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) by Gabriel C — 24 Aug 2017

But I'm a Cheerleader is so reliant on stereotypes that I was surprised to find out that this wasn't a movie from PureFlix or Affirm Films.

This review of But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) was written by Gabriel C on 24 Aug 2017.

But I'm a Cheerleader has generally received positive reviews.

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Being a Cheerleader doesn't mean anything, you lesbian. lol…

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