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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Bulger Extortion Victim
James 'Whitey' Bulger
Defendent
Tommy Donahue
Son of Victim Michael Donahue
David Boeri
WBUR Senior Reporter
Director
Joe Berlinger
Tagline
"The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Production
CNN Films, RadicalMedia, Third Eye Motion Picture Company, Magnolia Pictures
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