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2014

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

Directed by Joe Berlinger
The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.

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.

Duration

1h 47m

Released

January 18, 2014

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  • Stephen Rakes
  • James J. Bulger
  • Tommy Donahue
  • David Boeri

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