Virgin Tales (2012)

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Evangelical Christians are calling out for a second sexual revolution: chastity. As a counter-movement of the attitudes and practices of today's culture, one in six girls in the US has vowed to remain 'unsoiled' until marriage. But the seven children of the Wilson family, founders of the Purity Ball, take this concept of purity of body and mind one step further; even their first kiss will be at the altar. For two years, the filmmakers follow the Wilson offspring as they prepare for their fairytale vision of romance and marriage and seek out their own prince and princess spouses. In the process, a broader theme emerges: how the religious right is grooming a young generation of virgins to embody an Evangelically-grounded Utopia in America.

Director: Mirjam von Arx
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Kirsten Johnson, Claudia Raschke
Country: Switzerland, France, Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, Français
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virgin Tales about?
Evangelical Christians are calling out for a second sexual revolution: chastity. As a counter-movement of the attitudes and practices of today's culture, one in six girls in the US has vowed to remain 'unsoiled' until marriage. But the seven children of the Wilson family, founders of the Purity Ball, take this concept of purity of body and mind one step further; even their first kiss will be at the altar. For two years, the filmmakers follow the Wilson offspring as they prepare for their fairytale vision of romance and marriage and seek out their own prince and princess spouses. In the process, a broader theme emerges: how the religious right is grooming a young generation of virgins to embody an Evangelically-grounded Utopia in America.
Who directed Virgin Tales?
Virgin Tales was directed by Mirjam von Arx.
How long is Virgin Tales?
Virgin Tales has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
What genre is Virgin Tales?
Virgin Tales is a Documentary film.
Where was Virgin Tales produced?
Virgin Tales was produced in Switzerland, France, Germany.