White Boy (2017)

  • NR
  • 03/31/2017 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 22m

Overview

“White Boy Rick”, as he was called, was a novelty: A white teenager seemingly running a major inner-city drug operation. In May of 1987, 17-year-old Richard Wershe Jr. was charged with a non-violent, juvenile drug offense. By the time of his arrest he was already a Detroit legend, frequently making front-page headlines and leading the local television news. In this film, gangsters, hit men, journalists and federal agents struggle to explain why he remains in prison at nearly 50 years old. The possible explanation is more stunning than the crimes Wershe was alleged to have committed.

Christopher S. Rech

Director

Seth Ferranti

Screenplay

Shawn Rech

Director

Brandon Kimber

Screenplay

Cast

Richard Wershe Jr.'s headshot

Richard Wershe Jr.

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Scott M. Burnstein's headshot

Scott M. Burnstein

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Johnny Curry's headshot

Johnny Curry

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Chris Hansen's headshot

Chris Hansen

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Kevin Dietz's headshot

Kevin Dietz

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Herm Groman's headshot

Herm Groman

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Seth Ferranti's headshot

Seth Ferranti

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