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

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Overview

Synopsis

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.

Genres

CrimeDocumentary

Cast

Cast

Stephen Rakes

Bulger Extortion Victim

James 'Whitey' Bulger profile photo

James 'Whitey' Bulger

Defendent

Tommy Donahue

Son of Victim Michael Donahue

David Boeri

WBUR Senior Reporter

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