Coffy
dir. Jack Hill · 1973
Living a double life can reveal the depths of one's strength and the lengths one will go to seek justice for loved ones.
"Coffy" is a visceral exploration of vengeance and justice, where a nurse transforms into a fierce vigilante against the backdrop of a gritty urban landscape. With its raw aesthetic and complex moral dilemmas, this film is a powerful statement on the exploitation of women and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones.
Nurse "Coffy" Coffin leads a double life. During the day, she's a nurse at work. At night, she's an avenging angel on a personal vendetta, tracking down the drug pushers who hooked her younger sister on drugs. Along the way, she meets a honest police detective who also is leading a double life.
