Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger

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.

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Director

Joe Berlinger

Director

Cast

Stephen Rakes

Bulger Extortion Victim

James 'Whitey' Bulger

Defendent

Tommy Donahue

Son of Victim Michael Donahue

David Boeri

WBUR Senior Reporter

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