Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
"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.
Movie Details
Languages
English
Studio
CNN Films
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Key Crew
Jon Kamen
Executive Producer
Caroline Suh
Producer
Joe Berlinger
Producer
Vinnie Malhotra
Executive Producer
Justin Wilkes
Executive Producer
Joe Berlinger
Director
Cast
Stephen Rakes
Bulger Extortion Victim
James J. Bulger
Defendent
Tommy Donahue
Son of Victim Michael Donahue
David Boeri
WBUR Senior Reporter
