Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus

A stunningly-photographed, thought-provoking road trip into the heart of the poor white American South. Singer Jim White takes his 1970 Chevy Impala through a gritty terrain of churches, prisons, truckstops, biker bars and coalmines. Along the way are roadside encounters with present-day musical mavericks the Handsome Family, David Johansen, David Eugene Edwards of 16 Horsepower and old-time banjo player Lee Sexton, and grisly stories from the cult Southern novelist Harry Crews.

Cast

Jim White

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J

Johnny Dowd

Himself

B

Brett Sparks

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R

Rennie Sparks

Herself

D

David Eugene Edwards

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H

Harry Crews

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David Johansen

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G

Gary Howington

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L

Lee Sexton

Himself