CHEERLEADER – A documentary about youth cheerleading

Cheerleader (Opening Scene)
Making Waves Films LLC
http://makingwavesfilms.com/cheerleader
2003

The Tigers are all-smiles until they begin their journey to the national cheerleading championships and the young girls realize that more is at stake than their spankies.

"Cheerleader" explores the quest to be a champion, the experience of being female, and the ins and outs of an All-American pastime, all through the eyes of some of the nation's youngest cheerleaders.

The film also traces the history of the sport, with viewpoints ranging from former cheerleaders and disgruntled parents to a sociologist and a little boy who thinks cheerleaders are “hot.”

Brace yourself for a world of curly ponytails, cartwheels and cutthroat competition–this is cheerleading in the 21st century!

* Gold Medal winner of the Student Academy Award
* CINE Golden Eagle winner

Watch the full 24-minute film on Kanopy now:
https://www.kanopy.com/product/cheerl...

Or order the film through the film's distributor, Documentary Educational Resources: https://der.org/films/cheerleader.html