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Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

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Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

2017

1h 35m

4.8(20 votes)

Comedy

Romance

Drama

Overview

A young Jehovah's Witness believes the ultimate punishment will be inflicted upon him for typical teenage activity. His life is rather grim until infatuation with a friend's older sister opens his eyes.

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10 featured cast members

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Sasha Feldman

Sasha Feldman

Gabe

Nicholas Harsin

Peter

Kit DeZolt

Kit DeZolt

Kien

Lauren Lakis

Lauren Lakis

Karen

Paul Adelstein

Paul Adelstein

Allen

Tara Summers

Tara Summers

Linn

Reed Diamond

Reed Diamond

Brother Miller

James Karen

James Karen

Interviewee #1

Shari Belafonte

Shari Belafonte

Flo

Sam Behrens

Sam Behrens

Elder #1

Creative team

Directed by: Eric Stoltz

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