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

Joe Berlinger
2014-01-18

The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.
6.5
107 min

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

Name Character Team
Stephen Rakes Bulger Extortion Victim Unowned
James J. Bulger Defendent Unowned
Tommy Donahue Son of Victim Michael Donahue Unowned
David Boeri WBUR Senior Reporter Unowned