Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk

Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk is a film which came out in 2017.

Set in the mid-1980's in California, it is about a young Jehovah's Witness and his doubts and sexual experiences, or lack thereof, over the course of about a year.[1]

Scenes within the Jehovah's Witnesses community and families are contrasted to "worldly" settings, often symbolized by presence of globes.

Short interviews, appearing to be interviews with real Jehovah's Witnesses, are interspersed in; the device was not appreciated by one reviewer.[1] One interviewee was played by David Hedison (1927-2019), in his final film role.

The screenplay, based on his novel, was written by Tony DuShane. It was produced by Kenny Hughes and directed by Eric Stoltz.

Cast includes:

• Sasha Feldman played Gabe, the main character.
• Paul Edelstein, Gabe's father.
• Charlie Buhler played Jasmine.
• Kelsey Lewis, as Ally.
• Lauren Lakis as Karen, Gabe's cousin.
• Kit DeZolt as Kien.
• Rob Giles as Uncle Jeff.
• Nicholas Harsin, as Peter, who dies.
• Tara Summers, as Linn, Gabe's aunt.
• David Hedison, as Interviewee #2
• James Karen
• Bevin Hamilton
• Shari Belafonte, as Flo, a librarian.