Poms

• Comedy
• Drama

A surprisingly joyful and rebellious comedy, *Poms* centers on Martha, a fiercely independent woman whose relocation to a Florida retirement community is disrupted by the effervescent energy of her new neighbor, Sheryl. Their unlikely friendship sparks an audacious plan: to form a cheerleading squad, not for high school athletes, but for themselves. This isn't a story of seniors politely embracing new hobbies; it’s a boisterous, often hilariously awkward, assertion of vitality and a refusal to be defined by age. Beyond the lighthearted spectacle of senior cheerleading, the film subtly explores themes of finding purpose after loss, confronting ingrained stoicism, and the unexpected liberation of embracing playfulness—a defiant act against societal expectations of quiet decline. The humor stems from the genuine characters, each navigating their own personal frustrations with a spirited, sometimes abrasive, honesty, proving that second chapters can be surprisingly exhilarating.