Abstract
Evangelical Christians are calling out for a second sexual revolution: chastity! As a counter-movement to the attitudes and practices of contemporary culture, one in eight girls in the U.S. today has vowed to remain "unsoiled" until marriage. But the seven children of Randy and Lisa Wilson, the Colorado Springs founders of the Purity Ball, take the concept one step further. They save even the first kiss for the altar.
Following the Wilsons for two years, this impressive documentary observes the family’s life up close as some of their children prepare for their fairytale vision of romance and marriage, and seek out their own prince and princess spouses. As Virgin Tales takes in home routines, church services, social gatherings, conventions and purity balls, a broader theme emerges: how the religious right is grooming a young generation of virgins to embody an Evangelically-grounded Utopia in America.
Following the Wilsons for two years, this impressive documentary observes the family’s life up close as some of their children prepare for their fairytale vision of romance and marriage, and seek out their own prince and princess spouses. As Virgin Tales takes in home routines, church services, social gatherings, conventions and purity balls, a broader theme emerges: how the religious right is grooming a young generation of virgins to embody an Evangelically-grounded Utopia in America.
Collection
Subject
Virginity -- Religious aspects -- Christianity, Virginity -- United States, Sexual abstinence -- Religious aspects -- Christianity, Sexual abstinence -- United States, Young women -- Sexual behavior -- United States, Fathers and daughters -- Religious aspects -- Christianity, Wilson, Randy -- (David Randall), -- 1958-, Wilson, Randy -- (David Randall), -- 1958- -- Family, Evangelicalism -- United States, Religious right -- United States, Sex -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Contributors
von Arx, Mirjam (director), Wannaz, Michèle (writer), von Arx, Mirjam (producer), von Arx, Mirjam (writer), KrayenbuÌhl, Sabine (editor), Johnson, Kirsten (videographer), Frutiger, Adrian (composer), Ican Films (producer), Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (Firm) (producer), Women make movies (distributor)
Duration
01:32:29 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
adult/continuing education, higher education, college
Copyright Holder
| Name | Women Make Movies |
| Role | distributor |
| Telephone | 212-925-0606 |
| Address | 462 Broadway, STE 500, New York, NY 10013 |
| [email protected] |
Copyright Date
2012-01-01
Rights Declaration:
This video is protected by copyright. You are free to view it but not download or remix it. Please contact the licensing institution for further information about how you may use this video.
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