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.
Direction
Berlinger turns courtroom footage into genuine crime saga.
Editing
Seamless weaving of trial testimony and devastating victim stories.
Writing
Narrative that builds systemic conspiracy brick by brick.
Director
Joe Berlinger
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Joe Berlinger also made 'Paradise Lost' and 'Brother's Keeper'—this completes his trilogy of justice-system nightmares.
The film dropped as Bulger was finally captured after 16 years on the run, making its release timing almost suspiciously perfect.
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