Dates & times
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- 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
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Check the organizer’s latest schedule ↗Reel Queer Cinema: But I'm a Cheerleader at Oak Lawn Library
At Oak Lawn Branch Library, a 5 p.m. screening of But I'm a Cheerleader is paired with an open guided discussion. The event listing does not say when the discussion begins or whether it takes place before or after the film.
A story about who gets to decide
After Megan’s parents conclude she is gay, they send her to True Directions, a boot camp designed to change her sexual orientation. There, she meets Graham (Clea DuVall), a lesbian teen who is open about who she is. Megan is uncertain about herself, but her relationship with Graham begins to deepen.
The film’s conflict sets other people’s certainty against Megan’s uncertainty, giving viewers a concrete premise to consider in the discussion without implying that the library has announced a particular topic.
Further reading: Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗
An open discussion, without a published prompt
Reel Queer Cinema focuses on queer, LGBTQ+ and GSRM cinema; the library defines GSRM as gender, sexuality and romantic minorities. The series describes its guided discussions as a space for adults of all identities to exchange perspectives respectfully.
That format offers a sense of how the event is meant to work, but the listing does not name a facilitator or a discussion prompt for this screening.
Further reading: Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗
Screening and guided discussion
The event runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The screening is listed for 5 p.m., and an open guided discussion is part of the event; its start time and position relative to the film are not specified.
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · Oak Lawn - Auditorium
- Screening of But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), starring Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall.
- Open guided discussion; the event listing does not specify a separate start time or whether it occurs before or after the screening.
Plan your visit
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5–7:30 p.m. CT
The library calls this a special matinee edition. The screening is listed at 5 p.m.; the discussion has no separate published start time.
Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗
Oak Lawn Branch Library auditorium
4100 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75219.
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Adults 18 and older
The event is designated for adults (18+). The discussion is described as open to adults of all identities.
Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗
Check with the branch about event-specific details
The event page does not state a price or give registration instructions. Oak Lawn’s branch page says Dallas Public Library programs are free and open to the public, but the event page does not confirm an event-specific fee. For questions, call the branch at (214) 670-1359.
Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Oak Lawn Branch | Dallas Public Library ↗
Request accommodations through the branch
The branch page says to call (214) 670-7809 to request an accommodation. The event page does not describe auditorium accessibility or parking.
Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗
Getting there
Oak Lawn Branch Library auditorium
The event is at Oak Lawn Branch Library, 4100 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75219. Use the map link to calculate directions from your starting point. The event and branch pages do not give transit-route or parking details.
Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Oak Lawn Branch | Dallas Public Library ↗
Before you make a plan
Is the discussion scheduled after the film?
The event includes an open guided discussion, but the listing does not specify its order or give it a separate start time.
Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗
Who can attend?
The event is designated for adults 18 and older. The library describes the discussion as open to adults of all identities.
Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗
Is admission free, and do I need to register?
The event page gives no event-specific price or registration instructions. The branch page says library programs are free and open to the public; call Oak Lawn at (214) 670-1359 to check event details.
Reel Queer Cinema & Discussion: But I'm a Cheerleader | Dallas Public Library ↗ · Oak Lawn Branch | Dallas Public Library ↗
How can I request an accommodation?
Oak Lawn Branch’s page directs visitors to call (214) 670-7809 to request an accommodation.
Location & Google Maps
Oak Lawn Branch Library - Auditorium
4100 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75219
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