JAMES WHITE is a troubled rich kid in his twenties trying to stay afloat in a frantic New York City. He's never taken responsibility for his life or anything he's done. As he retreats more and more into a hedonistic lifestyle, a series of setbacks occur as he battles his mother's serious illness, forcing him to take on more responsibility. The pressure on him increases and James must find new reserves of strength or he risks imploding completely. Will he develop into a functioning adult or will he continue to be a reckless, antisocial criminal? The film, directed by Josh Mond, takes an oppressive look at the lives of people living on the margins of society and struggling with personal and family crises. Christopher Abbott as James delivers a captivating portrayal of a young man wavering between self-discovery and self-loss. Cynthia Nixon's performance as his ailing mother is also outstanding and gives the movie a raw, emotional depth. JAMES WHITE is not only a portrait of a man searching for meaning in a seemingly meaningless life, but also a study of the relationships and stresses within a family facing unimaginable challenges. The film is an unembellished portrayal of the realities of growing up and confronting the inevitable that is both provocative and deeply moving.
New York rich kid James is forced to choose between his drug fuled lifestyle and the last chance to redeem his relationship with his mother.
JAMES WHITE is a troubled rich kid in his twenties trying to stay afloat in a frantic New York City. He's never taken responsibility for his life or anything he's done. As he retreats more and more into a hedonistic lifestyle, a series of setbacks occur as he battles his mother's serious illness, forcing him to take on more responsibility. The pressure on him increases and James must find new reserves of strength or he risks imploding completely. Will he develop into a functioning adult or will he continue to be a reckless, antisocial criminal?
The film, directed by Josh Mond, takes an oppressive look at the lives of people living on the margins of society and struggling with personal and family crises. Christopher Abbott as James delivers a captivating portrayal of a young man wavering between self-discovery and self-loss. Cynthia Nixon's performance as his ailing mother is also outstanding and gives the movie a raw, emotional depth.
JAMES WHITE is not only a portrait of a man searching for meaning in a seemingly meaningless life, but also a study of the relationships and stresses within a family facing unimaginable challenges. The film is an unembellished portrayal of the realities of growing up and confronting the inevitable that is both provocative and deeply moving.