Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
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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Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 18, 2014
Runtime
1h 47m
Genres
Crime, Documentary
User Score
65%
Original Title
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
Production Companies
CNN Films, RadicalMedia, Third Eye Motion Picture Company, Magnolia Pictures
Director
Joe Berlinger
Description
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.