Virgin (2003)

Director:

Deborah Kampmeier

Writer:

Deborah Kampmeier (writer)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

When a teenager finds herself pregnant, with no memory of having had sex, she determines that she is carrying the child of God.

Plot Keywords:

Teenager | Virginity | Pregnancy | Loss Of Virginity | Virgin

Awards:

5 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Elisabeth Moss	...	Jessie Reynolds
Robin Wright Penn	...	Mrs. Reynolds
Daphne Rubin-Vega	...	Frances
Socorro Santiago	...	Lorna
Peter Gerety	...	Mr. Reynolds
Stephanie Gatschet	...	Katie Reynolds
Charles Socarides	...	Shane
Christopher Wynkoop	...	Pastor
Robert Berlin	...	Red
Stephen Brian Jones	...	Cowboy
Andrew Thaman	...	Newspaper Manager
Patrizia Hernandez	...	Girl in Diner
Susan Varon	...	Waitress
Tiffany Evans	...	Parent
Dolly Williams	...	Drug Store Cashier

MPAA:

Rated R for disturbing rape content, sexual material, drug use and language.

Runtime:

USA:114 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:R

Filming Locations:

Haverstraw, New York, USA

Company:

Full Moon Films

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (2004) (TV)

A film that reverberates long after the movie ends

I was fortunate enough to catch this film with a friend at the East Hampton film festival almost one year ago. "Virgin" is not always an easy film to watch, but it is one that courageously expresses both the despair and hope of adolescence and young adulthood.

"Virgin" did not entertain me, it moved me. Writer/Director Deborah Kampmeier immediately takes her audience into the deep end. She does not stay in safe and shallow waters, but apparently believes that our hearts and minds will expand to take it all in. This belief inspired me to do so.

Ms. Kampmeier's symbolism is unsettling and brilliant. If you are willing to think and feel (and have the heart and courage to do so), you will not be disappointed. Even now, almost one year later, I am still moved and reminded of images in her film that express the human struggle and condition.

As the mother of two teenage daughters (and two adolescent sons), I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to share "VIRGIN" with them. Although the film is too intense for my boys to see at this time, I am relieved to be able to share a film with my daughters that does not focus on the troubled but "very sexy" longed for experiences (of most teenage girls) more evident in a film such as "THIRTEEN", but rather truly addresses the typical teen's need to be seen and loved through a heart wrenchingly honest and believable performance by her main character, Elizabeth Moss.

This film reverberates long after you leave the theatre.