Title: Moxie (2021)
Director: Amy Poehler
Genre: Teen film
Streaming Service: Netflix
Release Date: March 3, 2021
Plot Summary
‘Moxie’ is based on the book of the same name by Jennifer Mathieu. It is a coming-of-age film about about Vivian a high school student who is is lollygagging her way in school. A moment ignites her, opening up a different dimension in her character. It was an encounter witnessing sexist behaviors in school and inspiration from her mother’s riot grrrl days. These moments spark something in her to propel a feminist movement at her school. Activism ignites and the administration responds and the storyline unfolds.
Plot Summary
‘Moxie’ is based on the book of the same name by Jennifer Mathieu. It is a coming-of-age film about about Vivian a high school student who is is lollygagging her way in school. A moment ignites her, opening up a different dimension in her character. It was an encounter witnessing sexist behaviors in school and inspiration from her mother’s riot grrrl days. These moments spark something in her to propel a feminist movement at her school. Activism ignites and the administration responds and the storyline unfolds.
Critical Evaluation
Accurate depictions of the types of situations and grievances Gen Z finds themselves in. As a teen coming-of-age film with teens being socially involved in activism. It has a greater moment than oneself, fighting for something bigger. Films about love, romance, qualms between friends, issues of self worth, are all topics that are the most common.
The highlight of the word, intersectionality, words such as "I'm triggered" it all spoke to the on the ground conversations that have risen in the last ten years among Gen Z. In addition, there are young people of different races, a wonderful depiction of a teen boy that is sensitive and aware, different boy types. It is a film about how in numbers great things happen, and speaking up things get done or at least trying, as Vivian mom's shares with her. Seeing feminist zines and learning about them is really neat to watch. It had an entertaining sound track. It didn't' seem believable that Mitchell wins the election/scholarship although Kiera gets a huge roar when her name is called, it felt out of touch with school realities (hopeful mind here). The other big critique is that although there are many people of color in the film, they are supporting roles, and this, save the day, white person cliché gets played up. Vivian has her cute crush (mixed race of Asian descent sweet fella), Vivian gets a romantic role, and no one else does (there was a scene between Amaya and Lucy, kissing). Otherwise, this film is great and it is one that surely will keep you entertained.
Accurate depictions of the types of situations and grievances Gen Z finds themselves in. As a teen coming-of-age film with teens being socially involved in activism. It has a greater moment than oneself, fighting for something bigger. Films about love, romance, qualms between friends, issues of self worth, are all topics that are the most common.
The highlight of the word, intersectionality, words such as "I'm triggered" it all spoke to the on the ground conversations that have risen in the last ten years among Gen Z. In addition, there are young people of different races, a wonderful depiction of a teen boy that is sensitive and aware, different boy types. It is a film about how in numbers great things happen, and speaking up things get done or at least trying, as Vivian mom's shares with her. Seeing feminist zines and learning about them is really neat to watch. It had an entertaining sound track. It didn't' seem believable that Mitchell wins the election/scholarship although Kiera gets a huge roar when her name is called, it felt out of touch with school realities (hopeful mind here). The other big critique is that although there are many people of color in the film, they are supporting roles, and this, save the day, white person cliché gets played up. Vivian has her cute crush (mixed race of Asian descent sweet fella), Vivian gets a romantic role, and no one else does (there was a scene between Amaya and Lucy, kissing). Otherwise, this film is great and it is one that surely will keep you entertained.
Content Warning
Feminism. Rape.
Challenge Issues
Why I Chose It
Activism, riot ggrl history, women of color cast members, and Amy Poehler is rad.
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