Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (2014)

  • R
  • 01/18/2014 (US)
  • Crime, Documentary
  • 1h 47m

The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.

Overview

A documentary that captures the sensational trial of infamous gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, using the legal proceedings as a springboard to explore allegations of corruption within the highest levels of law enforcement. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger examines Bulger's relationship with the FBI and Department of Justice that allowed him to reign over a criminal empire in Boston for decades.

Joe Berlinger

Director

Cast

Stephen Rakes's headshot

Stephen Rakes

Bulger Extortion Victim
James J. Bulger's headshot

James J. Bulger

Defendent
Tommy Donahue's headshot

Tommy Donahue

Son of Victim Michael Donahue
David Boeri's headshot

David Boeri

WBUR Senior Reporter

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