I like But I’m a Cheerleader, don’t get me wrong, but this is the type of movie we need about gay conversion camps. Poor Christian kids, man. I can attest that growing up queer in the 90s sucked, but how much worse must it have been for these Christian kids? I’m glad this movie exists, & I’m glad it ended on the note it did. I cared about these kids, & I wanted them to be alright. The boy from Super Dark Times was particularly affecting. The title character here is a bit tough to read, but I can’t ding the movie too much for that. She doesn’t know who she is yet, after all. I like Desiree Akhavan’s style - it’s smart but not glib, & she has empathy for all her characters.
Off-topic, but I want to have my own gay camp for little queers with religious parents, where they could be themselves & not worry about disappointing anyone. Listen up, shite Christian parents! If you won’t love your kids the way they are, then send them to me & I’ll love them for you. You don’t deserve them.