Here jesco white talks about all sorts of interesting things. Jesco white appalachian people, hank williams, documentaries. Edward hoggs portrayal of jesco white is chilling, and the supporting cast, which includes the recently deceased carrie fisher, is superb. With florian lukas, david kross, lachlan nieboer, stig henrik hoff. No info just yet when the jesco episode might air, and there is also no new information about when we will all get to see the new white documentary the wild and wonderful whites of west virginia. Edward hogg brothers of the head stars in this searing portrayal of jesco white, the real life cult figure known as the dancing outlaw, whose fame as a mountain dancer was surpassed only by his fame as a criminal. If youre looking for the true story, buy the white family documentary, which is quite good. Two members of the clan have landed themselves behind bars in martin county, ky. He is best known as the subject of three american documentary films that detail his desire to follow in his famous fathers footsteps while dealing with depression, drug addiction, alcoholism, and the poverty that permeates much of rural appalachia. This past weekend, i did my 3rd coverage of the white family specifically jesco and mamie white of boone county, west virginia. I do not own any photos on this page if you add any photos. This the only facebook page approved by the dancing outlaw jesco white. Inspired by the life of jesco white, an appalachian mountain dancer, it was shown at the 2009 sundance film festival. See more ideas about boone county, west virginia and real family.
Edward hoggs portrayal of jesco white is chilling, and the supporting cast, which includes the recently. Jesco white the dancing outlaw jesco white the dancing outlaw skip navigation sign in. Dec 16, 2012 the latest adaption of jescos white story is the 2009 full length documentary the wild and wonderful whites of west virginia. This documentary short, produced for west virginia public tvs different drummer series, introduces us to jesco white, a hardliving, tapdancing boone county resident whose repeated runins with the law have interfered with his dream of becoming as renowned a mountain dancer as his late father, d. Jesco white is the son of legendary mountain dancer d. Inspired by the life of jesco white, an appalachian mountain dancer, 2 it was shown at the 2009 sundance film festival.
This documentary short, produced for west virginia public tvs different drummer series, introduces us to jesco white, a hardliving, tapdancing boone county resident whose repeated runins with the law have interfered with his dream of becoming as renowned a mountain. Jesco white jescorama3000s profile on myspace, the place where people come to connect, discover, and share. This page was created to promote jesco white and bring him closer to his fans. Nov 20, 2012 published on nov 20, 2012 deep in the heart of the appalachian mountains in west virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, in a battered trailer, abides living legend jesco white. The colorful subject of the popular underground documentary. Its produced by dickhouse, the creators of jackass, and features music and interviews from hank williams the iii. Despite his father dray s efforts to reign the boy in, jesco white was bound for a life spent bouncing between reform school. Jesco white, also known as the dancing outlaw is an american folk dancer and entertainer. A group of british and german soldiers find themselves stranded in the wilderness after an aircraft battle.
In the first 2 events in which i covered them, my access was limited in both time and proximity, but this one was more personal and the contact was near constant over a 16 hour period, even transporting them in my vehicle. Warner chappell, concord music publishing, cmrra, bmi broadcast music inc. Jesco white, also known as the dancing outlaw born july 30, 1956 is an american folk dancer and entertainer. Buck, flatfoot, and tap, and was considered one of the greatest mountain dancers in the united states. Inspired by the life of jesco white, an appalachian mountain dancer, it was. With wattie green, dorsey white, jerry white, jesco white. Jesco white uses tap dancing to keep his demons at bay. He is known as the dancing outlaw, and he is awesome in my book. With news about upcoming screenings, a family tree, and a daily blog. Despite his father dray s efforts to reign the boy in, jesco white was bound for a life spent. Jesco white on the squidbillies saving country music. Oct 07, 2012 here jesco white talks about all sorts of interesting things. The film follows the legacy of the white family of boone county, west virginia. A revealing portrait of the nearly extinct hillbilly culture, focuses on mountain dancer jesco white s uphill battle against abject poverty, drug abuse, petty crime and mental instability.
White lightnin is a 2009 dramatic thriller film directed by dominic murphy and written by eddy moretti and shane smith. But in a video interview with superskum, he said about the project. Jan 30, 2012 jesco white likes to describe himself as one of the last great mountain dancers. This all really started when the new movie trailer for the wild and wonderful whites documentary featuring jesco white and other members of the family was released last week. Mountain dancing is a mash up between tap dancing, clog, and a good old.
Different drummer dancing outlaw tv episode 1991 imdb. Jesco white interview 2 tricities promotions 2012 by tricitiespromotions. Exploring both the comic and tragic sides of life on the other side of the law, this stylish, fastpaced family portrait exposes the powerful forces of corruption, poverty, and west virginias environmentally and culturally. He is best known as the subject of three american documentary fil. Published on nov 20, 2012 deep in the heart of the appalachian mountains in west virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, in a battered trailer, abides living legend jesco white. Be aware, however, that this is not the true story of jesco white and his family, but is inspired by jesco. Ray white, who was profiled in the 1987 documentary talking feet.
In his struggle to live up to his fathers legacy as the finest mountain dancer in appalachia, he leans on jesus, elvis presley, and his wife, norma jean. At the tender age of six, he started getting high by huffing gasoline and stolen lighter fluid. Taking the shoes that were handed down to him from his father d ray white one of the greatest mountain tap dancers in the united states, jesco practices a style of dancing that is a subtle mix of tap and clog dancing derived from this native appalachian. Sandwiches that you will like 2002 a likable narrator takes you across america, sampling a wide variety of delicious, local sandwiches and meeting several characters along the way. In addition to appearing in three documentary films, white is well known for his. The latest adaption of jescos white story is the 2009 full length documentary the wild and wonderful whites of west virginia. White lightnin is a film in which the plot never once lost focus of telling the story of the mountain dancing, gas huffing jesco white. If you are a fan of jessco white this film will reveal what made him that way. Jesco white, also known as the dancing outlaw born july 30, 1956 is an american folk. Jesco has been a cult figure in america since the documentary film dancing outlaw captured the eccentric mountain man from west virginia in 1991. New white family movie edification or exploitation. A revealing portrait of the nearly extinct hillbilly culture, focuses on mountain dancer jesco whites uphill battle against abject poverty, drug abuse, petty crime and mental instability. He is best known as the subject of three american documentary films that detail his desire to follow in his famous fathers footsteps while dealing with depression, drug addiction, alcoholism, and the poverty that permeates much.
Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Performing in a style that resembles a midway point between tap dancing and clogging, jesco learned his steps from his father, donald ray white. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 11, 2012. The juicy new site has all the details about mamie and jesco white reckless, largerthanlife characters notorious for criminal activity. This unscripted, strikingly unique documentary film, is a revealing portrait of the nearly extinct hillbilly culture that focuses on mountain dancer jesco whites uphill battle against abject poverty, drug abuse, petty crime and mental instability. As a troubled adolescent young jesco bounced between work camps and reform schools until the day his father, famed mountain dancer d. Wild wonderful whites of west virginia in trouble again 07022015 the wild wonderful whites of west virginia are at it again, first made famous by jesco whites dancing outlaw documentary. This unscripted, strikingly unique documentary film, is a revealing portrait of the nearly extinct hillbilly culture that focuses on mountain dancer jesco white s uphill battle against abject poverty, drug abuse, petty crime and mental instability. They each contain the original dancing outlaw program, starring jesco white, plus another 30 minutes of bonus footage, along with the sequil, dancing outlaw ii. Referred to as appalachian royalty by some, jesco is best known as the dancing outlaw.
The film is now available on demand via tribeca film. Sep 02, 2012 jesco white is the son of legendary mountain dancer d. Hank iii disses new white family movie saving country music. The legendary family is as known for their wild, excessive criminal ways as they are for their famous mountain dancing members, including jesco white, the star of the cult classic documentary dancing outlaw. As a boy jesco was in and out of reform school and the insane asylum. Instead of the traditional red carpet hollywood premiere the movie instead will open on a party at a boone county trailer park. Finding shelter in the same cabin, they realize the only way to survive the winter is to place the rules of war aside. I am mamie white sister of the dancing outlaw jesco white. Just the trailer itself stirred some controversy, making people wonder if this movie was going to attempt to accurately depict the white family, or just be one sensationalized scene. Two members of the clan have landed themselves behind bars. Jesco white likes to describe himself as one of the last great mountain dancers.