The Rio Theatre’s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on August 1, with a 25th Anniversary screening of the cult-classic fan-fave that’s just in time for Vancouver Pride Weekend, the sapphic coming-of-age comedy BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER.

Megan considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she isn’t that crazy about him. So she’s stunned when her parents decide she’s gay and send her to True Directions, a boot camp meant to alter her sexual orientation. While there, Megan meets a rebellious and unashamed teen lesbian, Graham. Though Megan still feels confused, she starts to have feelings for Graham. With Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall & RuPaul.

“What makes ‘But I’m A Cheerleader’ so emotionally affecting is that despite the cotton-candy exterior, the film never lets its audience forget that these are people undergoing a traumatic experience.” (Refinery 29)

“First rate performances all round.” (Time Out)

“John Waters might have made it all more flagrantly transgressive; but somehow Jamie Babbit’s tone fits the pastel-coloured satire quite nicely.” (London Evening Standard)

Friday, August 1
Doors 11:00 pm | Movie 11:30 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets HERE

Late Night Date Night! Friday Late Night Movies are two-for-one entry! Bring a friend, girlfriend, boyfriend, or undefined friend and be a hero.

BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER (Jaime Babbit, 1999 / 85 mins / 14A) A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.

*Minors OK. Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
*Rio Theatre Groupons and passes OK for any single film only. Please redeem at the door.
*We recommend purchasing your tickets in advance at www.riotheatretickets.ca. If a screening or live event is not sold out, the remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the Rio Theatre’s Box Office prior to showtime (subject to availability).
*Our box office is typically open 30 minutes before showtime. All seating is General Admission; please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to showtime to ensure great seats, and time for treats at concession.
*If you are looking to redeem either a Rio Theatre gift certificate or Groupon to any regular Rio Theatre screening: You can either email us in advance and give us a “heads up,” or do it at the box office prior to showtime.

*All Rio Theatre tickets are final sale. No refunds or exchanges.