

2014 · 107 min
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
Crime · Documentary
Plot
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
Stephen Rakes
Bulger Extortion Victim

James 'Whitey' Bulger
Defendent
Tommy Donahue
Son of Victim Michael Donahue
David Boeri
WBUR Senior Reporter
Crew
Caroline Suh
Producer
Joe Berlinger
Producer
Joe Berlinger
Director
Robert Richman
Director of Photography
Étienne Sauret
Director of Photography
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