Review of But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) by Adie B — 26 Sep 2007

The first time I saw this movie, I was shocked! I totally thought I was hetero until I saw this...then all my crushes on girls made sense!

This review of But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) was written by Adie B on 26 Sep 2007.

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

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