'' James White '' is a 2015 American drama film written and directed by Josh Mond . The film stars Christopher Abbott , Cynthia Nixon , Scott Mescudi , Ron Livingston , Makenzie Leigh and David Call . James , a twenty-something New Yorker , struggles to take control of his self-destructive behavior in the face of momentous family challenges '' James White '' premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival where it won the '' NEXT '' Audience Award . The film received a limited release on November 13 , 2015 , by The Film Arcade
2015 Sundance Film Festival
2015 Sundance Film Festival
James White (film)