James White

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

2015 1h 27m EN

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6.6

SOLID

★6.6TMDB · 133

Drama

Synopsis

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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.

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

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Cast

Christopher Abbott
James White
Cynthia Nixon
Gail White
Kid Cudi
Nick
Makenzie Leigh
Jayne
Ron Livingston
Ben
David Call
Elliot
Scott Cohen
Barry White
Jeanette Dilone
Irene

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Josh Mond
Writers: Josh Mond
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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87 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Josh Mond, shot by Mátyás Erdély. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Matthew Hannam shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Christopher Abbott and Cynthia Nixon and Kid Cudi carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Sometimes we choose our path. Sometimes our path chooses us.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt4288636 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Josh Mond directs. Mátyás Erdély behind the camera. Matthew Hannam cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

187 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Directed by Josh Mond, shot by Mátyás Erdély. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Matthew Hannam shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Christopher Abbott and Cynthia Nixon and Kid Cudi carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Sometimes we choose our path. Sometimes our path chooses us.".
7IMDB entry: tt4288636 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.