James White

AUDIENCE AWARD: NEXT WINNER

About

YEAR 2014

SECTION NEXT

COUNTRY U.S.A.

RUN TIME 86 min

James White (Christopher Abbott) 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.

James White is a confident and closely observed directorial debut that explores loss and the deep relationship between a mother and son. It marks Martha Marcy May Marlene producer Josh Mond's first appearance at the Festival as a writer/director. Abbott’s strong central performance is aided by a stellar supporting cast featuring Cynthia Nixon (Sex and the City), Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi, and Ron Livingston (Drinking Buddies). Shot on location in New York City with an intimate visual style and a driving contemporary soundtrack, James White follows its lead into deep, affecting places while still maintaining its fragile humanity. —C.H.



EMAIL flynnd@unitedtalent.com

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Artist Bio

A co-founder of Borderline Films, Josh Mond has produced four feature films to date: Simon Killer, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Afterschool, and Two Gates of Sleep. Mond has produced and directed music videos and commercials for a diverse group of clients that includes Island Def Jam, Atlantic Records, Sony Records, Foot Locker, Citibank, Bloomingdales, mtvU, and eBay. Among Mond’s notable directorial credits is the acclaimed music video for Mayday Parade’s Kids in Love.