?In this campy 1999 cult indie classic, naive teenager Megan (Natasha Lyonne) is sent to a conversion therapy camp run by RuPaul when her conservative parents and friends suspect her of being a (gasp!) lesbian. ?Close out Pride Month with Connect Northshore & our fabulous co-sponsor Green Oaks Apothecary for this free pop-up outdoor movie night in Old Towne Slidell! ?Allies and families welcome. This is a safe space for community members of ALL genders and backgrounds. FAQ below:- Age recommendation: 14+ (or whatever parents/guardians think is appropriate): https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/but-im-a-cheerleader/user-reviews/adult
Includes scenes of:
* underage drinking
* same-sex kissing (no onscreen sex)
* Georgia O'Keeffe paintings
* Melissa Etheridge album covers
* goth babes
* tofu dishes
* trigger warnings: teens being brainwashed by adults to hate themselves for being LGBTQ+, children being abandoned by parents and friends for being LGBTQ
- Food & Drinks: Bring Your Own! We will have some complimentary beverages and snackies while supplies last. We encourage bringing enough to share.
- Setup: Backyard family movie night in adjacent parking lot, on a projector screen! Bring a chair/seating, ground covering, bug spray, or whatever else you think you'll need to enjoy an outdoor movie on a warm summer night. Otherwise you may have to stand (awkward!).
- Parking: Street! You know the deal.
- Bathrooms: Inside Green Oaks Apothecary from start of the screening until the end <3 Wheelchair ramp outside the building.
- Safe Space Policy: This is an LGBTQ+ affirming, family-friendly event (14+) that welcomes allies during Pride Month. This is a fun & positive space for trans people and people of all genders & backgrounds. Those who don't understand the assignment will be asked to leave.
?About Connect Northshore & the Connect LGBTQ+ Center:
At Connect Northshore, we believe in a world where everyone, irrespective of their sexual orientation or gender identity, is accepted and celebrated. We are a non-profit organization, born from the passion and drive to support, empower, and provide resources for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Northshore area.
?WEBSITE:
https://www.connectnorthshore.org/
?CONNECT CENTER ADDRESS:
736-740 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458
?Connect Northshore, Inc. is an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity, EIN 92-3775689
Event Venue
Green Oaks Apothecary, 2238 First Street,Slidell,LA,United States