‘But I’m A Cheerleader’ Director’s Cut Trailer Freshens Up A Queen Cinema Cult Classic

With its upcoming 20th anniversary, a director’s cut of the queer cinema cult classic “But I’m a Cheerleader” is coming to 4K Ultra HD. Not only can fans enjoy a higher quality version of the beloved film, but the new release comes with previously unreleased deleted scenes and a load of special features.

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The movie tells the story of high school senior Megan (Natasha Lyonne), who is suspected to be a lesbian by her family. So they send her to a conversion therapy camp in an attempt to “cure” her homosexuality. Megan is initially reluctant to admit that she is gay, but after meeting and falling in love with fellow camper Graham (Clea DuVall), she learns to accept herself.

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The new release includes special features such as audio commentary from key members of the production, a cast reunion, and various short documentaries related to the film. The movie was directed by Jamie Babbit (“Gilmore Girls“) and also stars Michelle Williams (“Brokeback Mountain“) and RuPaul (“RuPaul’s Drag Race“).

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Here’s the official summary for “But I’m a Cheerleader:”

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This whimsically edgy comedy, directed by Jamie Babbit, follows teenager Megan (Natasha Lyonne), whose suburban existence filled with friends, cheerleading, and all-American fun is upended when her straight-laced parents suspect she may be a lesbian. In a panic, they send her to True Directions, a “rehabilitation” camp run by the strict and prudish Mary (Cathy Moriarty), to mount an intervention led by counselor Mike (RuPaul Charles). Megan dutifully follows the program — until she develops feelings for another camper (Clea DuVall) in this timeless, satirical romantic-comedy about self-acceptance and love, also co-starring Melanie Lynskey, Eddie Cibrian, and Michelle Williams.

“But I’m A Cheerleader” drops on digital 4K ultra DVD on December 8th. Take a look at the new trailer below.