When aspiring cheerleader Shanna becomes overzealous in her efforts to win votes, the school administration bars her from tryouts. And when Shanna's snotty rival, Verna, succeeds in making the team, Shanna's mother, Wanda , decides it's a mere issue of supply and demand -- and so plots to hire a hit man to create a vacancy on the cheerleading squad. When her brother-in-law tips off the authorities, a scandal ensues. Winner of 3 '93 Primetime Emmys for Best Actress, Supporting Actor and Writing, all in a special. starring Holly Hunter and Beau Bridges. Michael Ritchie directs from an adaptation by Jane Anderson; Based on true aspects. Produced by James Manos, Jr.; Executive Producers: Frederick S. Pierce and Kyle A. Henrich. a Frederick S. Pierce Company/Sudden Entertainment production for HBO Pictures. Not Rated/Video release: R.