Yes, God, Yes

In rural 1990s Iowa, a naive 16-year-old Catholic student, Alice, struggles to reconcile her burgeoning sexuality with her strict religious upbringing. After an accidental exposure to pornography and a steamy AOL chat, her guilt-ridden journey leads her to attend a Christian-themed overnight camp. There, she navigates a complex web of peer pressure, sexual awakening, and spiritual questioning, attempting to understand her desires within the confines of her faith.

Yes, God, Yes received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its sensitive and humorous exploration of teenage sexuality and religious repression. The film was lauded for its authentic portrayal of adolescent awkwardness and its balanced perspective on faith and desire.

• Praised for its authentic and humorous exploration of adolescent sexual awakening.

• Appreciated for its sensitive handling of religious themes and desire.

• Noted for a strong central performance from Natalia Dyer.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's relatable portrayal of teen awkwardness, its frank and funny approach to sexuality, and its sensitive exploration of faith. Many found it to be a refreshing and honest depiction of navigating desire within a conservative environment.

Premiered at SXSW Film Festival.

The film is based on a short film of the same name, also written and directed by Karen Maine, which premiered in 2017.