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The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights
An intimate look inside The White Stripes cross-Canada tour, as Jack and Meg White touch down in remote northern communities and surprising city venues.
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The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights

2009
Documentary
1h 33m
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Avg Percentile 69.15% from 100 total ratings

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Rated 09 Sep 2010
8
84th
The White Stripes are one of the most raw, dynamic and original rock bands of the last few decades and Under Great White Northern Lights shows them at the absolute top of their game. Jack White's understanding of music (everything from blues to punk) shines through in the amazing side shows, where he and Meg effortlessly switch between crazy and calm, pulsating and contemplative. The beautiful b&w footage and insightful interviews pushes it into the upper "Gimme Shelter" echelon of concert films
Rated 11 Apr 2011
78
82nd
Great concert footage and behind-the-scenes stuff. I love how Meg is so quiet that they have to put subtitles whenever she talks. She drums loud but talks quiet.
Rated 24 May 2010
95
89th
Really, really strong music doc/concert film. Surprisingly intimate, there's something subtle going on here, particularly when viewed in context (White Stripes cancelled their next tour and haven't been seen since, over "anxiety"). Incredible cinematography that compliments the great performances and unique locals, this arguably deserves a place alongside landmark films Monterey Pop, Stop Making Sense, and Gimme Shelter.
Rated 03 Jun 2010
67
26th
Simply White Stripes.
Rated 04 Oct 2010
100
97th
A mesmerizing journey with a band that can be carefully planned and spontaneous at the same time. The mixture of traditional folk music and modern garage rock reaches perfection as the duo confronts local natives in an unforgettable jam session. Also notable is the dynamic between Jack and Meg - you can see the latter going deeper into her shell week after week. What followed after the tour was a hiatus due to Meg's anxiety problems. Just might be the best tour documentary of the millennium.
Rated 11 Aug 2013
75
53rd
Incredibly raw performances. Movie kinda drags in some parts but the ending is solid.
Rated 25 May 2010
60
59th
The amount of 'like' for this movie depends on amount of 'like' you have for the band. Nothing special.
Rated 01 Dec 2018
76
92nd
Whether you like Jack White, you cannot doubt his dedication to the song, and the originality he tries to bring to playing the guitar. This is a pretty decent live capture of that process.
Rated 03 Aug 2010
70
53rd
Great music and a great idea for a tournee

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