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Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
“The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.”
6.4 / 10• 2014• 1h 47m•R• English
CrimeDocumentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
SR
Stephen Rakes
Bulger Extortion Victim
Lead
James 'Whitey' Bulger
Defendent
TD
Tommy Donahue
Son of Victim Michael Donahue
DB
David Boeri
WBUR Senior Reporter
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Joe Berlinger's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
