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

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

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

6.420141h 47mR
CrimeDocumentary

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.

Directed by Joe Berlinger

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CAST

The people behind the story

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Stephen RakesBulger Extortion Victim
James 'Whitey' Bulger
James 'Whitey' BulgerDefendent
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Tommy DonahueSon of Victim Michael Donahue
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David BoeriWBUR Senior Reporter

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