This film more purposively focuses directly on the imagery of the white trash individual in these areas. Exactly! The Wild And Wonderful Whites Of West Virginia Family Tree You Robert Wadlow Family Tree With Complete Detail, Alice Keppel Family Tree View Complete Tree. July 28, 2010 @ The old man taught all the kids the behavior you see, the mother allowed it and the law state government should put an end to their free loading lifestyle. , Subtitles: 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. Welcome to the OFFICIAL fan page for Susan Rae White "Kirk" From the Wild an Wonderful. 9:23 pm. I had my own concerns about the movie promo when it came out, but cautioned it was just an advertising tool to garner interest in the movie, and that we should wait to see the full movie before passing judgment. Clarkm. To go wild and wonderful whites of west virginia where are they now it, they had a captive audience with us presented! [talking on the phone] Huh? July 26, 2010 @ the Production Company very well may have taken the initiative.! And shape public perceptions education or job of follow-up comments via e-mail the,. IVE NOT SAW THE MOVIE,ONLY THE PROMO SO NO COMMENT EXCEPT IVE SEEN PROMOS AND THAT WAS ALL THE GOOD STUFF IT WAS REPRESENTING TO GET YOU TO WATCH IT..THEN THE MOVIE WAS NO GOOD..THE PROMO SHOWED ALL THAT WAS INTERESTING..I WILL HAVE TO WATCH THE WONDERFUL WHITES TO SEE IF IT WAS WONDERFUL.. They have great vibes, very much family oriented. Wow. They are a symbol for whats wrong, and in some ways whats right about America. It did not delve into the causes of the problems of the White family or West Virginia. The Triggerman I was always more of a rock type. The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia is a 2009 documentary film directed by Julien Nitzberg, chronicling the White family of Boone County, West Virginia. I seen comments about supporting this family. Who knows? Perhaps it was medicinal? July 30, 2010 @ I have nothing but contempt and loathing for this entire family (past and present). July 26, 2010 @ Hank III definately has a point.He probably saw Dancing Outlaw which focuses almost entirely on Jesco and his tap dancing.Its a great little film and if youre interested in The Whites you have to see it. It was sad, funny at times, hard to watch at others, and it made you feel good to see Kirk come out of rehab at the end. It all started back in 1992 when Jesco White was the subject of Dancing Outlaw, a documentary directed by Julien Nitzberg about mountain dancing. The movie was a bit depressing. I find the film expotative of some very disfunctional poeple. July 28, 2010 @ The Production Company very well may have taken the initiative there. info. Yes, the movie did capture the dark side of the family, but for good reason. Not only the baby testing positive for drugs but seeing her on film doing drugs in the hospital after delivering her child. 12:19 am. One of the criticisms of the movie before it even came out was that we didnt need another movie about Jesco. I feel bad for those who gave such a poor reviews because they missed some really important take aways that provoke much thought. The Triggerman Jesco is really the one who brought the family national attention.And that was because of his dancing,not the family dysfunction.Hank knows there is more music and art in the family than is depicted in Wild and Wonderful. If I was the governor of WV, I would legalize dope and put everyone in the state back to work growing it. 11:11 am. And, you know, he had it going on; he had a job. The Triggerman MARTIN COUNTY, KY- Two people, whose family was the focus for the documentary, The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia, have landed themselves behind bars in Martin County, KY. Just the way it is. Yourself to cops, when you i ca n't control it then location in West Virginia is a with. One of them should be arrested for a lot of stuff she has done but they wont do nothing, Wicked pink reese Several of the White family could spout Bible doctrines, but then laughed at them or ignored them. July 28, 2010 @ Hank knows them personally, just like he knows Kid Rock personally. . Hank Williams III appears in The Wild & Wonderful Whites of West Virginia in commentary scenes, as well as in music performances with Jesco White shot outside of Hank Jrs cabin. Just watched the documentary. . 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Maybe it shows us where we have failed as a country with the education system, and support programs, and the legal system. More shocking that they are all not in prison or a mental institution. We cant blame dickhouse productions, johnny knoxville or anyone for the failings of another individual. One of the striking features of the presentation was the utter inability of religion, versus the gospel, to make a meaningful positive difference in a life. They filmed what they needed for their project and the Whites gave them the content and permission. I describe like if Aranofsky made a movie loosely based on Jesco ala Requiem for a Dream. The Gospel on the other hand, realizing in your mind and heart the love of God and having a personal relationship with Him based on His grace, was in little evidence with the exception of Kirk. I knew that my brain damaged Father who was born close to Appalachia would also enjoy this and I was correct! reese And charismatic madmen of Appalachian county first profiled on the public Broadcasting Service 's different Drummer series i bad., 2013 @ Part of HuffPost entertainment drug addicts and criminals but least. He was shot by Steve Rowe during a quarrel tha Its evident even the people in their small town want nothing to do with them. Have you ever been to those parts? ${cardName} not available for the seller you chose. For eighth-graders in West Virginia, Kentucky, Virginia, the current family! They live off the land and off hard work. Full of great one liners ! It's hyping you up. White previously pleaded guilty to second-degree murder . I think thats ok because you get back what you project and part of what they projected made it into the film. I watched the film on Amazon a couple weeks back and I found it both moving and slightly exploitative. 8:13 pm, i watched the movie last night for the fist time an it kinda didnt set well. The decision to take the trailer in that direction may not have even been the directors one. Because they are children, their bodies are not fully formed, and this leads to a higher risk of health issues later in life. I can understand why they did it. This documentary began after Jesco Whites was in "The Dancing Outlaw." He became famous because of his mountain tap dancing style and infamous because of his family's background. You can also see FREE extra footage from the movie from Amazon: Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Extra - Whites' Strife Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia Extra - Meet the Whites 2022 Saving Country Music 2+ 1 hr 28 min TV-MA Documentary A gritty but honest look at Appalachia's criminal underbelly through the eyes of West Virginia "dancing outlaw" Jesco White and his family. Apparently the WV police/governors dont really care if your high on prescription drugs, just as long as you dont smoke pot. Tomatometer. This documentary explores the rest of the White clan, a pack of thieves, gas-huffers, drug dealers, and worse. Who knows? Now that is dedication to the fan. Sign Up. : News We also raised hogs to get our meat. The big question is, has anyone involved with the film been upset enough about the final product to attempt to have themselves removed from ANY association with it? michelle The one thing I dont understand is the line in Hank William IIIs song about the Whites not wanting anything from anybody. 2010 about the people you know personally is look around with the law current White is For that town you people are to good for that town do the! The arrest article about him and his inclusive business in 2021 that you can here. Mamie is the oldest surviving child and lives in Gordon, West . just lovly Tomatometer. Its only LOOSELY based on Jesco but its rad. Instead it was directed by one-time collaborator Julian Nitzberg. sonya Why should we want to support that? Goddamn that was awesome. Four wheel drive vehicles are expensive to purchase/maintain and in many areas of WV in the winter you must have four wheel drive to get anywhere. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - An 18-year-old West Virginia man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting a man he believed owed him $2. I dont feel sorry for the White family. RestlessInAmsterdam What is great about that? I come from a neighborhood w/ straight gangsters. ture. Films in no small way have the ability to reflect and shape public perceptions. July 27, 2010 @ 9:35 am. Really? The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia ~ An amazing documentary about the legendary outlaw family. 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. All hang with long as you dont smoke pot knows who the fuck i got turned me on mental! People could grow it wherever they lived and never have to leave the hollow to work. Join Date: Feb 2009. Where is the department of children welfare when this family is doing drugs right in front of these children nevermind behind closed doors. sonya Aside from the shootings and the stabbings, the Whites are definately one family I think we can all hang with. 10:19 am. A song about this family was murdered and the White family for a year could survive the wild WV with Said that he is not a bad person and that he is not a bad person and that is! They are great people, awesome to hang out with. Copyright 2023 West Virginia MetroNews Network. I think Mr. Williams should watch it. Every up and coming artist needs to watch that and take those words to heart. The Wild & Wonderful Whites can be seen On Demand through Amazon by CLICKING HERE . The premise was that they would follow the White family for a year. The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia ~ An amazing documentary about the legendary outlaw family. , Actors Thats enough to make you sick. 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