A shy 16-year-old girl publishes an anonymous zine to call out sexism and harassment at her high school, sparking a feminist movement among the students. Inspired by her mother's riot grrrl past, she leads a walkout protesting a jock's alleged rape and school inaction. The story highlights girl empowerment and activism with explicit feminist themes and visible LGBTQ+ representation.
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Breakdown
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for Moxie.
Woke representation / casting
Diverse casting emphasizes multi-racial activist girls plus trans character played by trans actress with identity issues featured
75%
Woke political dialogue
Explicit feminist rhetoric calling out patriarchy, sexism, and toxic masculinity in school setting
70%
Production
Identity-driven story themes
Core narrative is the protagonist's feminist awakening and girl-led rebellion against sexism
85%
Western institutional / cultural critique
High school and boys portrayed as enforcing patriarchal oppression and ignoring female victims
65%
Woke character or canon changes
Not present in this title.
0%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
Some media backlash labeling the film woke on steroids and politically correct feminist propaganda
45%
Creator track record context
Amy Poehler has a track record of feminist activism and women's rights projects
70%
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