New Documentary Takes an Honest Look at the State of Marriage in 21st-Century America

'Marry Me' is anchored by personal stories, expert insights, and emotional testimonies

Film releases October 14 2025 from Collide Productions

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collide Productions, in partnership with Take Charge and Underdog Productions, announced today, on National I Love You Day, the video on demand release of its latest documentary, Marry Me, premiering October 14, 2025.

In a culture increasingly skeptical of lifelong commitment, Marry Me takes an honest and compelling look at the state of marriage in 21st-century America. Anchored by personal stories, expert insights, and emotional testimonies, the documentary investigates the steep decline in marriage rates and the cultural forces fueling it—rising individualism, careerism, social media influence, dating apps, and the scars of widespread divorce.

Director Sheila Qualls, a wife and a mother of five, weaves together voices from across generations—from Gen Z college students questioning the relevance of marriage to older couples celebrating decades of faithful union. Interviews with relationship experts, therapists, pastors, and authors like Brad Wilcox (Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization) and Joe Beam (The Art of Falling in Love, Becoming One, Fantastic Families) help unpack the emotional, spiritual, and societal costs of a "situationship" culture, where hookups replace commitment and fear replaces trust.

"The landscape of matrimony in America is shifting dramatically. Marriage rates are plummeting, divorce remains rampant, and society, through a variety of channels, seems to shout, 'marriage just isn't worth it,'" says Sheila Qualls.

But the film doesn't just diagnose the crisis—it offers hope. Through powerful testimonials of redemption, forgiveness, and perseverance, Marry Me champions marriage as more than a romantic ideal. It's a foundation for human flourishing, economic stability, personal growth, and generational impact. With vulnerability, humor, and spiritual conviction, the film calls viewers to reconsider what it means to love, sacrifice, and truly commit in an age of disposable relationships.

"Collide Productions is excited to partner on the release of Marry Me and provoke conversations among today's young people," says Ashley Chambless, Vice President of Content and Distribution at Collide Productions.

Marry Me is now available to rent or purchase at marrymedocumentary.com.

About Take Charge

TakeCharge is building a coalition of community champions, academic professionals, and business leaders to ignite a transformation within the Black community by re-establishing traditional Christian ideals and embracing the core principles of America – not rejecting them. These principles are embedded in the belief of hard work, education, faith, family, and free enterprise in the personal pursuit of dreams that can be realized by anyone regardless of race or social standing. For more information, visit takechargeus.com.

About Collide Media Group

Collide Media Group is a leading marketing agency specializing in connecting films and series with audiences of faith. With a proven track record of successful theatrical and streaming campaigns, Collide brings deep expertise in creative storytelling, audience activation, and strategic partnerships. From concept through completion, Collide has launched campaigns that drive both cultural impact and commercial success. For more information, visit collidemediagroup.com.

About Underdog Productions

Underdog Productions specializes in crafting cinematic storytelling and original music. Kendall Johnson, founder of Underdog, is a Nashville-based film maker and composer with a passion for telling unheard stories. For more information, visit www.underdog.film.

RUN TIME: 1 hour and 30 minutes

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