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White Lightnin'

2009, Movie, 1h 32min

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.

Country: United Kingdom

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Critic Patrick Peters

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There is nothing timid about this tale of a brutally unhinged young man, with rhythm.

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"White Lightnin'" tells the shocking true story of Jesco White, a young man who grew up in the brutal and decaying world of Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. His father, D. Ray, taught him the art of mountain dancing to keep him out of trouble, but Jesco's mind was consumed by the voices he heard and the temptation of drugs and alcohol. He became a legendary performer, but his inner demons and thirst for revenge led him down a dangerous path, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.

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You can stream White Lightnin' on: Amazon Store

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White Lightnin' was released in theaters on January 19, 2009.