Spirited, blonde, and popular high-school cheerleader Megan (Lyonne) is suspected by her ultra-conservative parents of being a lesbian, and is placed in the care of the staff at True Directions, a camp that attempts to turn gay teenagers straight. As Megan takes lessons in stereotypically gender-specific activities (housecleaning, child-rearing) she begins to fall in love with a fellow female camper. Though But I'm A Cheerleader delves deep into satire—even casting RuPaul as one of the head (male) counselors—the comedy is tinged with tenderness and romance.