Jesus Freak (film)

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Jesus Freak
Directed by Morgan Nichols
Written by Laura Lee Bahr
Produced byAmy Dawn Anderson
Pete Kuzov
StarringLaura Lee Bahr
Regan Forman
Pete Kuzov
Oded Gross
CinematographyDavid S. Danesh
Music byDan Adams
Production
company
Release date
  • 2003 (2003)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Jesus Freak is a 2003 American micro-budget drama directed by Morgan Nichols. It stars Laura Lee Bahr, Regan Forman, Pete Kuzov, and Oded Gross, and tells the story of a teenage girl who, while struggling to find her identity in her small-minded town, brings home a man who is either her savior, a migrant Mexican, or both. [1] The film was shot on location in Portales, New Mexico, where screenwriter and star Laura Lee Bahr grew up. [2]

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Cast

Awards, honors, and festivals

Reception

Susanna Ulrich of the Los Angeles Film Festival said of Jesus Freak: "By turns wistful, poignant and offbeat, the debut feature from director Morgan Nichols ultimately captures the confusion of adolescence with a rare, touching grace." Variety said "There's a Claire Danes quality to Bahr's gentle, nuanced performance that solidly anchors the film." [5]

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