M.F.A.
"Mastering the art of revenge."
After the man who violated her dies in an accident, a young art student becomes unsettled by how easily some offenders escape accountability. She shifts from private pain to a bold plan, keeping her identity hidden while she tests what happens when the system fails. She enlists a small circle of... Read more
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About M.F.A.
After the man who violated her dies in an accident, a young art student becomes unsettled by how easily some offenders escape accountability. She shifts from private pain to a bold plan, keeping her identity hidden while she tests what happens when the system fails. She enlists a small circle of outsiders who share a desire to confront rapists who slip past charges, turning personal harm into a dangerous project. The film follows her growing resolve as she weighs risks against the call for justice, knowing every choice will ripple through her friendships and her future.
Directed by Natalia Leite from an original screenplay by Leah McKendrick, the film stars Francesca Eastwood as the art student and Clifton Collins Jr as a key ally, with McKendrick also appearing in the cast.
Reception has been mixed yet engaged, with critics noting the film's stark mood and blunt look at trauma and vigilante ethics. It raises hard questions about justice and the costs of taking the law into one's hands, supported by strong performances. It holds 6.1/10 from 185 votes.
Details
- Release Date
- March 13, 2017
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- User Ratings
- 185 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Thriller
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Villainess Productions +2 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Clifton Collins Jr.
Kennedy
Francesca Eastwood
Noelle
Leah McKendrick
Skye
Peter Vack
Luke
David Sullivan
Cavanaugh
David Huynh
Shane
Marlon Young
Professor Rudd
Jess Nurse
Lindsey
Mary Price Moore
Melinda Sanders
Melanie Britton
Jenna
Director: Natalia Leite
Written by: Leah McKendrick