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godfrey
Critic Godfrey Cheshire
rated 8

Berlinger takes...camera outside and spends time with the families of Whitey’s victims... These are the film’s most moving sections and the filmmaker handles them with both sensitivity and tact.

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Cast & Crew

Joe Berlinger
Director
Tommy Donahue
As Son of Victim Michael Donahue
James J. Bulger
As Defendent
Stephen Rakes
As Bulger Extortion Victim
David Boeri
As WBUR Senior Reporter

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"Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger" is a gripping documentary that delves into the sensational trial of notorious gangster James "Whitey" Bulger, who managed to evade law enforcement for 16 years. The film uses the trial as a platform to explore alarming allegations of corruption within the highest ranks of the FBI and Department of Justice, which allowed Bulger to maintain a stranglehold on organized crime in Boston for decades. Through interviews with FBI agents, victims' families, defense lawyers, and journalists, the documentary sheds light on the intricate web of deceit and raises questions about the integrity of the justice system. With its focus on the emotional toll of Bulger's crimes on the victims' families and their quest for truth and accountability, "Whitey" offers a thought-provoking and startling exposé of the dark underbelly of crime and corruption in America.

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When was Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger released in theaters? Toggle content

Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger was released in theaters on January 18, 2014.