The new drama follows queer Reservation Dogs actress Devery Jacobs as Riley, a mid-weight cheerleader who gets offered the chance to join an all-star squad, the Thunderhawks. Her coach Eileen McNamara, played by Emmy-nominated Westworld star Evan Rachel Wood, is ruthless in her attempts to push Riley to reach her full potential - even if there's an injury or two along the way.
The film's official synopsis reads: 'Overwhelmed, obsessive and with a competition looming, this young queer athlete must decipher her own voice from the women around her, and form a healthier relationship [with] the sport she loves.'
In a new two-minute trailer, Riley swaps school gyms for screaming crowds as her cheerleading career reaches new heights, but the threats are numerous. It's a heart pounding watch, and that's just the teaser.
The movie premiered at the Toronto Film Festival last September to a pretty impressive audience response, and now has a 77 per cent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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