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2017

0h 5m

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Drama

Overview

Ronnie, a 17-year-old competitive cheerleader, literally holds her team on her shoulders as the central backspot position. When hormones, the increasing pressure from her mother/coach, and town rivalries turn serious, anxiety attacks strike, throwing her place in life and in the competition culture into a tailspin.

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4 featured cast members

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Devery Jacobs

Devery Jacobs

Ronnie

Donna Christo

Cathy

Ellie Ellwand

AJ

Evan Spergel

Jack

Creative team

Directed by: D.W. Waterson
Written by: D.W. Waterson
Produced by: Josh Ary
Michael Flax

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