# James White (2015)

> A volatile young New Yorker is pushed toward adulthood when his mother's illness strips away the chaos he uses to hide from responsibility.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/194597

## Facts

- Runtime: 87 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Josh Mond
- Cast: Christopher Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Kid Cudi, Makenzie Leigh, Ron Livingston, David Call, Scott Cohen, Jeanette Dilone
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4288636/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: raw, melancholic, intimate, quiet night, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A young man grapples with the chaos of life in New York City while facing family struggles.

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