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.

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

Credits

Stephen RakesBulger Extortion Victim

James J. BulgerDefendent

Tommy DonahueSon of Victim Michael Donahue

David BoeriWBUR Senior Reporter