Mary Jane’s Not a Virgin Anymore

BUFF is thrilled to present AGFA’s new 2K preservations of these cinematic beacons combining B-movie aesthetics and riot grrrl feminism!

Inspired by underground cinema, record labels and ‘zine culture, Sarah Jacobson was a one-woman ‘90s DIY powerhouse. Taking on every major function from production through distribution, Jacobson’s fuck-you, can-do attitude shone through her onscreen work and beyond. In her short life, Sarah found fans amongst other female culture-shifting titans Allison Anders, Tamra Davis, and Kim Gordon. These films stand as a testament to Sarah’s vision, grit, determination, and raw talent.

Jacobson’s only feature film, Mary Jane’s Not a Virgin Anymore (1998), is a vibrant and vital antidote to every phony Hollywood teen picture. It brings lo-fi realness to the coming-of-age genre, and it mostly takes place in a repertory movie theater! First job, first time, crushes, friendships, fitting in and figuring it out — all are handled with utter honesty.