A Christian Boy
2010 · 8 min · ★ 6.0
A mother experiences a spiritual awakening through Jesus Christ. Her son experiences a sexual awakening through a man who looks like Jesus Christ.
Directed by Mark Thiedeman
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Make it a double feature
2h 14m togetherA close match in mood and era.
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