For all the glitz and glamour that surrounds the sport, cheerleading is hard work. It requires a lot of practice and training in a discipline that is somewhere between acrobats, dancers and weightlifters. It’s a sport that can be brutal on the body and one that, as this riveting documentary shows, comes with its own share of emotional turmoil. This Netflix fly-on-the-wall show follows the Navarro College cheer team as they try to flip, toss and pyramid their way to nationals. The resulting documentary is as awe-inspiring as it is unflinchingly honest, with each of the young women’s stories revealing the many sacrifices they’ve made to be in this position. It also raises important questions about what kind of sports we celebrate and the importance of a fair wage for those who work hard at it.
The chemistry between the girls is palpable and you’ll find yourself caring deeply for them, from Gabi Butler, whose parents churn out Instagram posts to manage her celebrity status, to likable Jerry Harris, a high school dropout battling addictions and abuse in his past, to bare-faced pint-sized Mackenzie Sherburn, who says she’s been concussed five times. What sets Cheer apart from other squad-focused docus is that, while it does register friendships and falling-outs, it doesn’t turn them into soapy storylines.
As the season progresses, the tension builds as we wonder who will get to make it to the “mat.” And when it comes time for a nerve-wracking competition in Daytona Beach, there’s no doubt that this group of kids will rise to the challenge.
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