Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus (2003)

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.

Directed by: Andrew Douglas

Cast: Brett Sparks, David Eugene Edwards, David Johansen, Gary Howington, Harry Crews, Jim White, Johnny Dowd, Lee Sexton, Melissa Swingle, Rennie Sparks

Genres: Documentary, Music, Musical

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