The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Unrated

8/3/20181h 32m

Premiere Release (US)

~ Come as you are. ~

Overview:

Pennsylvania, 1993. After getting caught with another girl, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center run by the strict Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, whose treatment consists in repenting for feeling “same sex attraction.” Cameron befriends fellow sinners Jane and Adam, thus creating a new family to deal with the surrounding intolerance.

Director:

Desiree Akhavan

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$900,000.00

Revenue:

$2,019,874.00

Key words:

homophobia
christianity
trauma
coming of age
religion
lgbt
pseudoscience
lgbt teen
woman director
female sexuality
1990s
emotional abuse
conversion therapy
based on young adult novel
teenager

Cast

Chloë Grace Moretz

~ as ~

Cameron

Sasha Lane

~ as ~

Jane

Forrest Goodluck

~ as ~

Adam

John Gallagher Jr.

~ as ~

Reverend Rick

Jennifer Ehle

~ as ~

Dr. Lydia Marsh

Marin Ireland

~ as ~

Bethany

Owen Campbell

~ as ~

Mark

Kerry Butler

~ as ~

Ruth

Quinn Shephard

~ as ~

Coley

Emily Skeggs

~ as ~

Erin

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Reviews (1)

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Alunauwie
Written 2 month(s) ago
8
Adapted from Emily M. Danforth's controversial 2012 novel, the film tackles LGBTQ+ issues with a powerful narrative that challenges societal and religious norms. It portrays the emotional harm of forcing individuals to change their identity, emphasizing the importance of empathy and family support. With well-developed characters and strong performances, the film delivers a heartfelt message and has earned multiple awards and critical acclaim.

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