The Picture House Regional Film Center will celebrate Pride Month this June with special screenings of the cult-classic comedy, “But I’m a Cheerleader,” and the award-winning documentary “Second Nature.” “These two films approach questions of identity and acceptance from very different perspectives, yet both invite audiences to think more deeply about authenticity, belonging, and the diversity of human and animal experience,” said Clayton Bushong, Executive Director of The Picture House Regional Film Center. Through humor, personal storytelling, and thought-provoking exploration, the screenings offer audiences an opportunity to engage with themes of self-discovery, inclusion, and community during Pride Month.

BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER

Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30 PM
The Picture House Pelham

A beloved cult classic and landmark LGBTQ+ comedy, “But I’m a Cheerleader” follows a seemingly perfect high school cheerleader whose life is turned upside down when her family sends her to a conversion therapy camp. Directed by Jamie Babbit and starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, RuPaul, and Cathy Moriarty, the 1999 film has become an enduring celebration of authenticity, self-acceptance, and the courage to be yourself. Known for its vibrant visual style, sharp satire, and heartfelt message, “But I’m a Cheerleader” remains one of the most influential LGBTQ+ films of its era.

*Free Screening – but rsvp required.

SECOND NATURE

Plus, Post-Film Conversation with Director Drew Denny
Tuesday, June 30 at 7 PM
The Picture House Bronxville

Winner of the 2026 REEL WILD™ New York Film Festival Special Jury Award, “Second Nature” is a thought-provoking documentary directed by Drew Denny and narrated by Elliot Page that challenges long-held assumptions about gender, sexuality, and the natural world.

Produced in partnership with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the film follows trailblazing transgender evolutionary biologist Dr. Joan Roughgarden and other groundbreaking scientists as they explore the more than 1,500 animal species known to engage in same-sex behavior, parenting, sex changes, matriarchal social structures, and other behaviors that challenge conventional narratives about nature.

Following the screening, audiences will have the opportunity to participate in a special conversation with director Drew Denny.

For more information or tickets, go to thepicturehouse.org.

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