Sons of Perdition


1h 25m 2010

Brief Synopsis

In the polygamist community governed by the "prophet" Warren Jeffs, women are a commodity, children are reared to be ignorant, and free thought is surrendered. For a group of teenage boys, their desire for autonomy means banishment from their homes and families. Here, we explore the heartbreaking lo

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Fork Films Llc; Impact Partners
Distribution Company
Virgil Films & Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

Synopsis

In the polygamist community governed by the "prophet" Warren Jeffs, women are a commodity, children are reared to be ignorant, and free thought is surrendered. For a group of teenage boys, their desire for autonomy means banishment from their homes and families. Here, we explore the heartbreaking losses and hopeful determination of these exiles as they struggle to make new lives in mainstream America.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Fork Films Llc; Impact Partners
Distribution Company
Virgil Films & Entertainment

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States on Video November 29, 2011

Released in United States June 2010

Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (World Documentary Feature Competition) April 21-May 2, 2010.

Shown at SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival (Silver Spectrum) June 21-27, 2010.

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States on Video November 29, 2011

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (World Documentary Feature Competition) April 21-May 2, 2010.)

Released in United States June 2010 (Shown at SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival (Silver Spectrum) June 21-27, 2010. )