M.F.A.

Released Oct 13, 2017

1h 35m

Mystery & Thriller

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The accidental death of her rapist sets an art student on a course for justice, fueling the inspiration for her thesis exhibition.

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Leah Pickett

Chicago Reader

Francesca Eastwood takes after her father, Clint: she's magnetic and convincing as a vigilante, despite her character's implausibly quick switch from wallflower to assassin

Sep 25, 2018

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Katie Walsh

Los Angeles Times

Noelle is a millennial Dirty Harry, tackling the social problems that face this generation in a story that's outsized in nature but metaphorically pierces right at the heart of the matter.

Jan 5, 2018

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John DeFore

Hollywood Reporter

Less a pulse-pounding thriller than a conversation starter about injustice and vigilantism.

Oct 14, 2017

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Leo Brady

AMovieGuy.com

M.F.A. is not just a statement, but a rally cry for survivors, dropping the hammer on the audience with incredible force. The revenge genre has made a comeback and M.F.A. is the match that lit the fire.

Rated: 3.5/4

Mar 3, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Leah McKendrick, who also wrote the screenplay in addition to portraying Skye, gives a devastating performance.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 15, 2020

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

The way the film goes at it is entertaining which keeps the viewer watching and engaged, thus creating a successful message film.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 17, 2020

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Stephen P

light on special effects and surprises...but well-scripted, modern twist on an age-old problem, toxic masculinity, and a dedicated, searingly deep performance by the lead, actor Francesca Eastwood. More than a revenge fantasy, the film explores trust and its betrayal, and what we humans do to remain or regain our agency. An excellent anodyne to Marvel and Disney, definitely a film for adults, or those soon-to-be entering adulthood.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Steve

A powerful and poignant story about the truths and tragedies behind college sexual assaults. I thoroughly enjoyed Ms Eastwood's characterization of victim turned vigilante. I think the slight smile she gives when captured by FOUR officers at gunpoint (truth in the overuse of power and authority, too bad they didn't apply the same energy to the rapists) tells the viewer she doesn't have one regret. Nor should she…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/23

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Pierre L

Killing the rapist it's cool ! it's orgasmic !

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/23

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Jeremy S

Unbelievable. In the bad way.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/07/23

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Audience Member

Actress is pretty awesome. So very odd looking that it makes her attractive somehow. It bothered me that she uses Eastwood as her last name, although she was married twice and Eastwood is not a relative nor was her maiden name. Other then that, she was really, really good in this movie. She has some nice knockers that they show a few times, so that helps too! Recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

Much better than average revenge movie, especially since the hero want to effect revenge for others. Beautifully played by the cast. Spoiler coming up… One only hopes she gets off because it's his word against hers, no witnesses, etc. !

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Synopsis

The accidental death of her rapist sets an art student on a course for justice, fueling the inspiration for her thesis exhibition.

Director: Natalia Leite
Producer: Mike Manning, Leah McKendrick, Shintaro Shimosawa
Screenwriter: Leah McKendrick
Distributor: Dark Sky Films
Production Co: Villainess Productions, Syncretic Entertainment, GTE Productions
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 13, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 13, 2017
Runtime: 1h 35m

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