James White 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.
Acting
Christopher Abbott's physical panic attacks feel illegally real.
Cinematography
Handheld NYC chaos vs. sterile hospital whites. No escape.
Editing
87 minutes of controlled freefall. Mercilessly tight.
Director
Josh Mond
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in 18 days with Abbott improvising panic attack breathing patterns from personal research.
Mond based this on caring for his own mother; the 'James White' title comes from her repeatedly calling the wrong name during chemo delirium.
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