The Miseducation of Cameron Post
dir. Desiree Akhavan · 2018
Feature
Coming of Age
Mood
Melancholic / Contemplative
Look
muted color palette with nostalgic 90s aesthetics
Structure
character-focused with episodic vignettes
Plot
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.
Why watch
"The Miseducation of Cameron Post" is a poignant exploration of identity and belonging, set against the backdrop of a conversion therapy center. With its bittersweet narrative and rich character dynamics, it invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of love, friendship, and the struggle for self-acceptance.
Cultural context
1990s AmericaLGBTQ+ rights movementstigma surrounding mental healthconversion therapy practices