Composer

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Max Richter

Genre

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Film

Compose Date

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2018

Average_duration

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49:45

"White Boy Rick" is a crime drama film directed by Yann Demange and written by Andy Weiss, Logan Miller, and Noah Miller. The film premiered on September 14, 2018, at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released in the United States on September 14, 2018. The film is based on the true story of Richard Wershe Jr., who became an undercover informant for the FBI during the 1980s and was eventually sentenced to life in prison for drug trafficking. The soundtrack for "White Boy Rick" was composed by Max Richter, a German-born British composer known for his work in film, television, and classical music. The soundtrack features a mix of original compositions by Richter and songs from the 1980s, including tracks by Blondie, Public Image Ltd., and The Human League. The soundtrack is divided into two main movements. The first movement features a mix of electronic and orchestral music, with tracks like "Night Drive" and "Nonviolent Offender" setting a moody and atmospheric tone for the film. The second movement features more traditional orchestral music, with tracks like "We're Gonna Take You Home" and "I Got Everything I Need in Life" providing a sense of hope and redemption. Overall, the soundtrack for "White Boy Rick" is a powerful and evocative work that perfectly captures the mood and tone of the film. With its mix of electronic and orchestral music, it provides a perfect backdrop for the story of a young man caught up in the world of drugs and crime.

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