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The Prom

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Meryl Streep and James Corden sing and hold drinks in a lively musical number, surrounded by dancing cast members, in a scene from the film The Prom.
The Prom Meryl Streep (foreground, left) and James Corden (foreground, right) in The Prom (2020), directed by Ryan Murphy.

"The Prom" is a 2020 musical film directed by Ryan Murphy, based on the Broadway musical of the same name. The film centers on a gay teenager in a conservative Indiana town who is banned from attending her high school prom with her girlfriend.12

The story follows a group of Broadway actors who, seeking a cause to champion, decide to travel to Indiana to support the teenager's right to attend prom with her girlfriend. This musical comedy-drama explores themes of acceptance, inclusivity, and the fight against prejudice. The film features a star-studded cast, including Meryl Streep and James Corden.21

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