In March of 2021, Netflix released the adaptation of  Moxie, written by a NewYork Times best-selling author, Jennifer Mathieu.

After learning about her mother’s rebellious past, the shy high school student, Vivian, calls out the sexism occuring at her school. Her friend Lucy and she are appalled at the physically-focused ranking list of females circulating and decide to publish an anonymous newspaper exposing the sexist acts.

The paper catches the eye of the school community which brings scrutiny from the loudest parents and students. Teachers are finally forced to act upon the actions they had been observing—and ignoring—before the newsletter brought these issues to light. Their reluctancy demonstrates the power within her school and leads Vivian to lead an empowering walkout. 

Vivian’s positive activism encourages even the shyest of students to gain confidence and fight for change. Her brave contribution led to hope and progress in her community and to the viewers.