The Runaways

The emotional landscape of 'The Runaways' is primarily shaped by its dramatic biographical narrative and the raw energy of its music. Audiences experience significant sadness, empathy, and melancholy as they witness the exploitation and struggles of the young band members, particularly Cherie Currie's descent into drug abuse and the internal conflicts that plague the group. Simultaneously, there's a strong sense of inspiration and excitement derived from Joan Jett's determined vision to form an all-girl punk band and the exhilarating portrayal of their rise to fame and electrifying performances. Anxiety, disgust, and anger are also prominent, fueled by the manipulative actions of their manager and the disturbing aspects of their unsupervised, tumultuous journey through the music industry.