The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia(2009)
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Synopsis
Produced by Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine for MTV and Dickhouse Productions, The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia is a documentary about the renowned West Virginia outlaw Jesco White and his eccentric backwoods family. In addition to getting in trouble with the law, the Whites, who live deep within Appalachia, uphold a time-honored dancing style, even as they contend with poverty, drugs and other issues. Alternately humorous and sad, the movie is an unflinching look at life on the criminal margins of rural mountain culture.
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2009) is a documentary film directed by Julien Nitzberg, released on April 1, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Jesco White and Hank Williams III. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 80 ratings.
- Director:
- Julien Nitzberg
- Producers:
- Katie Doering, Storm Taylor, Julien Nitzberg
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Stryker
- Production:
- Dickhouse Productions, MTV Production Development
- Status:
- Released
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The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Cast & Crew
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Directed by Julien Nitzberg, produced by Katie Doering, Storm Taylor and Julien Nitzberg.
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The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 80 ratings.
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The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia online?
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The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia?
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The main cast of The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2009) includes Jesco White and Hank Williams III. The film was directed by Julien Nitzberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia released?
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The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia was released on April 1, 2009 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia worth watching?
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The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2009) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 80 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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