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James White

James White

Sometimes we choose our path. Sometimes our path chooses us.

20156.61h 27m

Overview

James White is a troubled twentysomething trying to stay afloat in a frenzied New York City. As he retreats further into a hedonistic lifestyle, his mother's battle with a serious illness faces a series of setbacks that force him to assume more responsibility. With the pressure on him mounting, James must find new reserves of strength or risk imploding completely.

Directed by Josh Mond
Written by Josh Mond
Produced by Max Born, Antonio Campos, Sean Durkin
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Top Cast

Christopher Abbott

Christopher Abbott

James White

Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon

Gail White

Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi

Nick

Makenzie Leigh

Makenzie Leigh

Jayne

Ron Livingston

Ron Livingston

Ben

David Call

David Call

Elliot

Scott Cohen

Scott Cohen

Barry White

Jeanette Dilone

Jeanette Dilone

Irene

David Harris

David Harris

Joe

Sue Jean Kim

Sue Jean Kim

Karen

Themes & Keywords

new york citycancermother son relationshipself destructiveness

About James White

James White is a drama film released in 2015 exploring themes of new york city, cancer, mother son relationship, self destructiveness. Directed by Josh Mond, it stars Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Kid Cudi. James White is a troubled twentysomething trying to stay afloat in a frenzied New York City. As he retreats further into a hedonistic lifestyle, his mother's battle with a serious illness faces a series of setbacks that force him to assume more responsibility. With the pressure on him mounting, James must find new reserves of strength or risk imploding completely.

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