DOCUMENTARY . 2009 . 1h 26m . 6.7/10

The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia_

Produced by Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine for MTV and Dickhouse Productions, The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia is a documentary about the renowned West Virginia outlaw Jesco White and his eccentric backwoods family. In addition to getting in trouble with the law, the Whites, who live deep within Appalachia, uphold a time-honored dancing style, even as they contend with poverty, drugs and other issues. Alternately humorous and sad, the movie is an unflinching look at life on the criminal margins of rural mountain culture.

Starring Jesco White
6.7/10
Rating
1h 26m
Runtime
2009
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Produced by Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine for MTV and Dickhouse Productions, The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia is a documentary about the renowned West Virginia outlaw Jesco White and his eccentric backwoods family. In addition to getting in trouble with the law, the Whites, who live deep within Appalachia, uphold a time-honored dancing style, even as they contend with poverty, drugs and other issues. Alternately humorous and sad, the movie is an unflinching look at life on the criminal margins of rural mountain culture.

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Jesco White stars as Himself in The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia.
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The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Overview
Produced by Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine for MTV and Dickhouse Productions, The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia is a documentary about the r...
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 26m.

CAST (1)

Jesco White
Jesco White
Himself

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Released
Runtime
86 min (1h 26m)
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Rating
6.7/10 (72 votes)

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What is The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia about?
Produced by Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine for MTV and Dickhouse Productions, The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia is a documentary about the renowned West Virginia outlaw Jesco White and his eccentric backwoods family. In addition to getting in trouble with the law, the Whites, who live deep within Appalachia, uphold a time-honored dancing style, even as they contend with poverty, drugs and other issues. Alternately humorous and sad, the movie is an unflinching look at life on the criminal margins of rural mountain culture.
How long is The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia?
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia has a runtime of 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Who stars in The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia?
The cast of The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia includes Jesco White.
What is the rating of The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia?
The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 72 votes on TMDB.

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