Naming themselves FOXFIRE, the teen posse take aim at their numerous male targets (a lecherous predatory uncle, a widowed absentee father and a discriminating teacher) before resorting to vandalism and violence to further push their manifesto. Unsurprisingly, things soon spiral out of control. Set in the 1950s, the film is adapted from Joyce Carol Oates’ bestselling novel and portrays the girls' rebellious exploits and the disastrous consequences that come with their freedom. Foxfire is a heartfelt and naturalistic period drama that portrays the stark realities of a cruel and patriarchal society where rape and abuse are commonplace, and young women have few prospects beyond marriage or secretarial school. The film's message of empowerment is clear, and its portrayal of proto-feminist teens who take back their dignity is both convincing and inspiring.
Drama
2h 23min
16+
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A gang of five teenage girls in a small American town make a pact to live by their own rules and become the Foxfire gang.
Naming themselves FOXFIRE, the teen posse take aim at their numerous male targets (a lecherous predatory uncle, a widowed absentee father and a discriminating teacher) before resorting to vandalism and violence to further push their manifesto. Unsurprisingly, things soon spiral out of control.
Set in the 1950s, the film is adapted from Joyce Carol Oates’ bestselling novel and portrays the girls' rebellious exploits and the disastrous consequences that come with their freedom.
Foxfire is a heartfelt and naturalistic period drama that portrays the stark realities of a cruel and patriarchal society where rape and abuse are commonplace, and young women have few prospects beyond marriage or secretarial school. The film's message of empowerment is clear, and its portrayal of proto-feminist teens who take back their dignity is both convincing and inspiring.