The Runaways (Neon Angels) is based on lead-singer Cherie Curries book Neon Angel - a reflection of her experiences as a rock star, but also delivering a strong anti-drug warning to teens and others. David Bowies Space Oddity serves as a metaphor for the narrative- a slow countdown, a surreal but spectacular rise to fame, then alienation and burnout - a long long way from home.

Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star in this music fueled story of the ground-breaking, all gilr, teenage rock band of the 1970s: The Runaways. The film follows two friends, Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, as they rise from rebellious Southern California kids to rock stars of the now legendary group that paved the way for future generations of girl bands. Joan and Cherie fall under the Svengali-like influence of rock impresario Kim Fowley, played by Michael Shannon, who turns the group into and outrageous success and a family of misfits. With its tough-chick image and raw talent, the band quickly earns a name for itself - and so do its two leads: Joan is the bands pure rockn roll heart, while Cherie, with her Bowie-Bardot looks, is the sex kitten. Written and directed by Floria Sigismondi, the film chronicles Joan and Cheries tumultuous relationship on and off state, as the band starts to break out.

The Runaways were the groundbreaking, all girl, teenage rock band of the 1970s. Friends, Joan Jett and Cherie Currie went from rebellious Southern California kids to rock stars of the now legendary group that paved the way for future generations of girl bands. Under the Svengalilike influence of rock impresario Kim Fowley the group became an outrageous success and a family of misfits. With its toughchick image and raw talent, the band quickly earned a name for itselfand so did its two leads.