The Changin' Times of Ike White

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The Changin' Times of Ike White

Released Dec 4, 2020

1h 17m

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Ex-con and singer Ike White releases a successful album in 1976 -- then disappears from the limelight.

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

Like White's music, this film is catchy and engaging, and it leaves its audience wondering why there isn't more.

Dec 4, 2020

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

His music, as good as it is (you can hear the album in its entirety on YouTube) pales in comparison to his story, unearthed in this endlessly fascinating film.

Dec 3, 2020

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

A very different but equally disturbing excavation...

Dec 12, 2020

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

More than just an introduction to an obscure artist and his music, this fascinating documentary evolves into a complex look at a enigmatic man whose personal demons overshadowed his creativity and compromised his chances at fame.

Dec 5, 2020

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

A disarming act, and it works beautifully.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 3, 2020

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India Lewis

The Arts Desk

The stories were animated well and the cinematography excellent, fittingly dream-like. Its structure allowed for the interplay of different time periods and new revelations, making for a gripping story that was well worth a watch.

Rated: 4/5

May 19, 2020

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dave d

If there's a fine line between genius and insanity, Ike White blurred that line and for that reason you have never heard of his name. A significantly flawed man, with a talent for music, White is fascinating figure that was a blank canvas for filmmaker Daniel Vernon. Often, the tale gets muddled and it ends way too fast which left me wanting more. At 77 minutes, there may not be much more good to be said about the subject. It's the kind of story that will be made into a series or a film. It has to be. Someday people will know the name Ike White. Final Score: 7.8/10

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03/31/23

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A helter skelter life captured beautifully.

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01/12/23

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Rachel Hooper

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Vivienne Perry

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Ex-con and singer Ike White releases a successful album in 1976 -- then disappears from the limelight.

Director: Daniel Vernon
Producer: Rachel Hooper, Vivienne Perry
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: Erica Starling, BBC Arena, Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR) [de], Met Film, Northern Ireland Screen, Erica Starling Productions
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 4, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2020
Runtime: 1h 17m

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