They compete for a spot, wear a uniform, and train intensely but cheerleaders are at the bottom of the social hierarchy in America’s favorite sport. This thought-provoking expose follows two ex-cheerleaders from the Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills who mount a formidable defense against wage theft and gender discrimination. Emboldened to speak truth to power, they challenge the industry’s culture of toxic masculinity and devaluation of women’s labor. But their final win is more personal than political as they discover their own voice doing what they love.
