EAT / SLEEP / CHEER / REPEAT
Special Features: U.S. Premiere
From award-winning director Tanya Doyle (THE HOUSE) with music by Hugh Drumm and Stephen Rennicks (THE QUIET GIRL), EAT / SLEEP / CHEER / REPEAT is a surprising and uplifting coming-of-age documentary exploring gender, strength and the undervaluation of women’s activities. On the western edge of Europe, a group of young misfits have found a place where they belong. These are the athletes of Ireland’s national cheerleading team. But as they struggle to compete with the best teams in the world, while the sport receives little respect in Ireland, these athletes don’t believe they can ever win. Team captain, girl boss Jessica; star athlete Jayleesa; dyslexic but athletic Blathnaid; out-n-proud, fun-loving Dean; freedom-seeking Taylor; and lost boy Rickie are each seeking their place in the world through the sport they love. As their anxiety-crippled coach, Hilton, battles to keep the team motivated throughout the season, the film follows the underdog athletes’ journey to the World Championships and reveals what it is like to grow up in the world today. Battling self-doubt while finding their place in the world, these athletes don’t just want to fit in. They want to stand out. DIR/SCR Tanya Doyle; PROD Daniel Hegarty, Sinéad Ní Bhroin. Ireland, 2024, color, 87 min. NOT RATED
Run Time: 87 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Genre: Documentary - sports