The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia (2009)

In the rugged, coal-dusted valleys of West Virginia dwells the notorious White Family, a maverick clan infamous for their audacious criminal undertakings as they are celebrated for their heritage of mountain dancing. Through a whirlwind of shoot-outs, robberies, and drug-induced escapades, we delve into the murky depths of the Whites' world, where pill trading, gas-huffing, and even murder are just part of a day's work. At the heart of this extraordinary family is Jesco White, the star of the cult classic documentary, "Dancing Outlaw," who dances with the same fervor with which the family lives - unapologetically wild and wonderfully untamed. This fast-paced documentary masterfully balances the comical and tragic aspects of life on the fringe of legality, exploring the raw, unfiltered reality of the White Family. In the shadowy backdrop of this familial spectacle, we glimpse the powerful undercurrents of corruption, impoverishing hardship, and the environmental and cultural destruction wrought by West Virginia's relentless coal mining industry. These forces have not only carved the landscape but also sculpted the White family, a rapidly vanishing breed of outlaws passionately preserving a fading form of dance amid an era of dissolution and decay.

The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia is a documentary movie featuring Jesco White and directed by Julien Nitzberg.

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