Jesus Freak


1h 28m 2003

Brief Synopsis

Life in Portales, New Mexico isn't easy for high school bad girl Lily. Weekends mean endless cruising until the cough syrup kicks in. The boy she loves won't commit, she's surrounded by strident born-again Christians, and her budding sexuality is starting to earn her a reputation. To top it off, whi

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
2003

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

Life in Portales, New Mexico isn't easy for high school bad girl Lily. Weekends mean endless cruising until the cough syrup kicks in. The boy she loves won't commit, she's surrounded by strident born-again Christians, and her budding sexuality is starting to earn her a reputation. To top it off, while others in her Sunday school class report visions of Jesus as Ronald Reagan or Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily's personal savior appears to her as a gangly, Spanish-speaking migrant worker.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
2003

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Feature directorial debut for Morgan Nichols.

Shown at IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival (Narrative Competition) June 11-21, 2003.

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