Devery Jacobs (Reservation Dogs) portrays an ambitious teen navigating the world of competitive cheerleading in D.W. Waterson’s feature directorial debut.
Talented and driven cheerleader Riley dreams of joining the Thunderhawks, an elite professional cheer squad. When she and her girlfriend are given the opportunity to join, new pressures from a demanding head coach (Evan Rachel Wood, Westworld) and Riley’s pursuit of perfection start causing her life to unravel. As Riley’s anxieties reach a breaking point, so too does her desperation to achieve athletic success. Equal parts compelling character-driven drama and an incredible display of athleticism, Backspot is a welcome addition to the queer cheerleading canon.
Content warning: contains depictions of anxiety, panic attacks and trichotillomania.
Australian Premiere
“Thrilling Cheerleading Drama Is a Great Showcase for ‘Reservation Dogs’ Star Devery Jacobs”.
– Variety
“Devery Jacobs delivers a spectacular performance in Backspot , capturing the realities of anxiety just as she does the complexities of her character”.
– Collider
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