The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights

Name: The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights
Genre: Music, Documentary
Released: March 12, 2010
Duration: 93 min

2010

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Third Man Films | Release Date: March 12, 2010

Summary: In the summer of 2007, shortly after the release of their 6th album ICKY THUMP, The White Stripes headed north of their hometown of Detroit to embark on an ambitious journey across Canada. The plan was to play a show in every province and territory in Canada, from B.C. to Newfoundland to Nunavut. “Having never done a tour of Canada, Meg andIn the summer of 2007, shortly after the release of their 6th album ICKY THUMP, The White Stripes headed north of their hometown of Detroit to embark on an ambitious journey across Canada. The plan was to play a show in every province and territory in Canada, from B.C. to Newfoundland to Nunavut. “Having never done a tour of Canada, Meg and I thought it was high time to go whole hog…from the ocean to the permafrost” says Jack White. “We wanted to play out of the way towns that don’t usually get shows…the shows are better, it’s better for the people, it’s a better experience, it’s way more unique, something interesting is going to happen…hopefully.” (IFC)… Expand

Director: Emmett Malloy

Genre(s): Music, Documentary

Runtime: 93 min

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Zach Baron

For his part, Jack works it out onstage, in some of the most subtly shot and well-recorded concert footage ever from a band not named the Rolling Stones. Read full review

Dennis Harvey

While the black-white-and-red-clad duo's mystique survives intact, there's some backstage insight. Read full review

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criticguy22

Apr 18, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Truly outstanding. Everything about this film is amazing, and put into such a...a..well, I can't exactly think of a right word to put it. The film was completely amazing, and well put together. This is one of the most underrated films if all time.… Expand

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OmarP.

Mar 12, 2010

Great tour film, simultaneously fascinating, fun, and inspiring. ultimately, it's a portrait of what 2 people can accomplish, the places they'll go, and how they rely on each other to communicate with everyone else. beautifully filmed.

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JordanM.

Mar 22, 2010

A work of art from one of the most creative bands this century.

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