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White Lightnin' (2009)
Director: Dominic Murphy
Cast: Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Muse Watson, Owen Campbell
Runtime92 min
RatingR
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Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, abides living legend Jesco White, "the dancing outlaw". As a boy Jesco was in and out of reform school and the insane asylum. To keep him out of trouble, his daddy D-Ray taught him the art of mountain dancing, a frenzied version of tap dancing to wild country banjo music. After his father's death, crazy Jesco dons his father's tap shoes and takes his show on the road.
Critical Reception & Ratings
White Lightnin' is a divisive but acclaimed 2009 drama-thriller directed by Dominic Murphy. The film follows the life of Jesco White, a legendary West Virginia mountain dancer with a troubled past. While critics were split on the film's artistic merits, it has developed a cult following among viewers, as evidenced by its respectable 7.2/10 rating on IMDb.
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Fans of gritty, character-driven dramas will appreciate the captivating performance of Edward Hogg as the eccentric and troubled Jesco White in this 2009 film directed by Dominic Murphy. With its atmospheric Appalachian setting and exploration of mental health challenges, White Lightnin' offers a unique and deeply compelling character study.
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White Lightnin' is a 2009 dramatic film directed by Dominic Murphy and written by Eddy Moretti and Shane Smith. It stars Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Muse Watson. Inspired by the life of Jesco White, an Appalachian mountain dancer, it was shown at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
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