These films changed lesbian representation forever. Everybody hated them.

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code ELLELITERACY at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/elleliteracy D.E.B.S. and But I'm a Cheerleader are staples of the lesbian media diet, beloved by queer audiences everywhere. But like many cult classics, they were box office flops and slammed by critics on their release. What was it about these campy masterpieces, with their satire and queer joy, that flew over so many heads? 0:00 intro 03:25 lesbian representation 101 13:00 but I'm a cheerleader 30:15 D.E.B.S. LINKS patreon:   / elleliteracy   tiktok: https://tiktok.com/elleliteracy instagram:   / elle.literacy   letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/elleliteracy substack: substack.com/@elleliteracy email (sponsorships): [email protected] email (general contact): [email protected] faq what's your accent? i lived in america til i was 7 and ireland since then so my accent is a mix between the two! camera: canon m50 mark ii editing: adobe premiere pro microphone: shure sm7b