Meet Me Under the Bleachers
A closeted high school senior is torn between attending homecoming with her crush and a mandatory family reunion where she must hide who she is. Overwhelmed by conflicting expectations, she discovers a mysterious portal beneath the school bleachers that lets her exist in both places at once. As she shifts between realities, her dual lives begin to unravel. Guided by her best friend and a perceptive queer classmate, she confronts her fear of coming out and the pressure to conform. Through magical realism and emotional insight, the story explores queer identity, the burden of secrecy, and the liberating power of self-acceptance.
Director: Sophie Aguila
Runtime: 15 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Meet Me Under the Bleachers about?
- A closeted high school senior is torn between attending homecoming with her crush and a mandatory family reunion where she must hide who she is. Overwhelmed by conflicting expectations, she discovers a mysterious portal beneath the school bleachers that lets her exist in both places at once. As she shifts between realities, her dual lives begin to unravel. Guided by her best friend and a perceptive queer classmate, she confronts her fear of coming out and the pressure to conform. Through magical realism and emotional insight, the story explores queer identity, the burden of secrecy, and the liberating power of self-acceptance.
- Who directed Meet Me Under the Bleachers?
- Meet Me Under the Bleachers was directed by Sophie Aguila.
- Who stars in Meet Me Under the Bleachers?
- Meet Me Under the Bleachers stars Claire Scavone, Hailey Rebecca Ibberson, Kelsey Rhea, Barron Leung, Candice J. Templeton, Trey Jackson.
- How long is Meet Me Under the Bleachers?
- Meet Me Under the Bleachers has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).