"Defiance in the face of people stating 'you are wrong' is a premise most people can relate to at some point in their life, and so this moving story about a teenager forcibly sent to a 'pray the gay away' conversion camp is one that can resonate with the audience.
The story itself mainly takes place within the camp, following our main character Cameron as she exerts a soft and indifferent rebellion against those who try to change who she is and how she views herself.
Speaking mainly in quiet spouts of one word answers, it's refreshing to see the filmmakers avoid the cliched grand arguments and lofty defiance that could so easily have made for an emotionally manipulative tale.
There is an earned satisfaction in a tale that comes to a head through the breakdown of another character who is shattered by the relentless dogma of 'you are sin'.
The supporting cast are great for the most part, the two main ones feel real and developed as they form a bond of friendship united in their disgust of ignorant authority. The only weakness is the story never feels like it kick into the next gear"
- 7/10
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