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The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia poster
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MASTER SCORE 73.4 / 100
2009·Documentary·1h 26m

THE WILD AND WONDERFUL WHITES OF WEST VIRGINIA

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.

Above the Line
Julien Nitzberg·DirectorMike Stryker·Director of PhotographyBen Daughtrey·Editor
Cast
Jesco White·Himself
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Julien Nitzberg·Director
Camera· 4
Mike Stryker·Director of PhotographyPaul Cain·Camera OperatorDominic Giordano·Camera OperatorDavid Bird·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Ben Daughtrey·Editor
Production· 4
Jeff Tremaine·Executive ProducerJohnny Knoxville·Executive ProducerKatie Doering·ProducerStorm Taylor·Producer
By the Numbers
73.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#2A1A0A
#B56A1A
Mood
Gritty, Raw, Intense
Composition
Diagonal
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image is a close-up, over-the-shoulder shot of a person's back, revealing a large tattoo being applied. The tattoo, which reads "THE WILD AND WONDERFUL WHIT”

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Key Elements
Tattoo MachineTattooed SkinBlood Ink
Atmosphere
Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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