The Fits
While training at the gym, 11-year-old tomboy Toni becomes entranced with a dance troupe. As she struggles to fit in she finds herself caught up in danger as the group begins to suffer from fainting spells and other violent seizures.
Nominated for the Best of Next! Award at the Sundance Film Festival. Nominated for the Golden Gate Award for Best New Director at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Winner of the Someone to Watch Award and nominated for Best First Feature at the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
"The movie is a nearly perfect thing, made with such assurance that every shot holds weight and widens your heart." - Ty Burr, The Boston Globe
Running Time
73 mins
Year
2016
Kanopy ID
4147826
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Comments (7)
Fantastic coming of age story. Amazing that this was a debut feature for Holmer. Incredibly confident direction. Royalty Hightower is going to be a star.
beautifully shot film. Story was bleh
It’s ok
wow! I feel so glad I've seen this film. so beautiful, so compelling, so quiet. my favorite kind of movie!
Wanted this to be another Girlhood but Storyline matters. Cinematography is what may be making everyone rant and rave.
What I love the most about The Fits is Holmer's focus on observational storytelling, resulting in an eerie, unsettling feeling throughout. A unique take of the classic coming-of-age story, by far. Young Royalty Hightower is an absolute star.
"assurance that every shot holds weight so don get sick jus lift up and learn to fly"cocobirdi