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Moxie

Name: Moxie
Director: Amy Poehler
Released: 2021
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

9.6/10

Excellent

2021

PG-13

Director

Amy Poehler

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Moxie serves as a sharp critique of institutional social structures, particularly focusing on gendered power dynamics in a school setting. By centering a grassroots movement, the film empowers its female characters to dismantle toxic social hierarchies. The film excels in its multi-layered approach, ensuring that the push for change involves various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. This prevents the narrative from feeling like a singular, homogenized experience. While the film is highly effective in addressing gender and race, it offers less depth regarding disability. The narrative focuses more on social activism than on centering neurodivergent or physical disability experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Moxie have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film includes LGBTQ identities within the high school social scene. These perspectives support the idea of bodily autonomy and social recognition for diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

How does Moxie portray gender?

Excellent

The narrative challenges traditional gender roles by showing the 'boys' club' as a systemic structure. Female characters take on significant roles, transitioning from passive observers to leaders of change.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Moxie?

Excellent

Casting and character development show awareness of multiple aspects of identity. The film features a diverse group where race, ethnicity, and gender intersect to avoid a uniform student body.

How does Moxie represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story questions traditional Western social institutions and school administrations. It highlights grassroots activism and the disruption of established hierarchies through the use of an anonymous zine.

Does Moxie include disability representation?

Fair

Subtle portrayals of neurodivergent social navigation occur within the high school setting. However, disability is not a primary driver of the plot and remains a secondary element.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles and 'boys' club' culture.
Female characters gain significant influence throughout the story.
Multi-layered approach that avoids a monolithic student body.
Highlights grassroots activism and collective solidarity.

Limited or Absent

Disability representation is secondary and not a primary driver of the plot.
Neurodivergent social navigation is subtle rather than a central narrative focus.

Official Synopsis

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.

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