Catch this documentary before a docudrama further confuses you on the facts. This documentary takes a deep look into the life and crimes of crime boss whitey bulger. From academy awardnominated director joe berlinger, whitey. 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. It chronicles the rise of mob culture in america, and episode 6 profiles whitey bulger. Whitey bulger was a south boston mob boss responsible for decades of vicious crimes before he mysteriously vanished in 1994.
Hulu truecrime documentary series to binge over thanksgiving. Academy awardnominated filmmaker joe berlinger examines bulgers relationship with the fbi and department of justice that allowed him to reign over a criminal empire in. Bulger 2014 filmmaker joe berlinger examines the story of south boston crime boss whitey bulger, including his sensational trial. With stephen rakes, james whitey bulger, tommy donahue, david boeri. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory documentary film that follows the trial of the infamous. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory documentary film that follows the trial of the infamous gangster james whitey bulger, using the courtroom action as a springboard to examine accusations of multifaceted. Bulger, filmmaker joe berlinger wants us to know that. Mobster whitey bulger says his life was wasted in letter penned to teens from prison by nick visser this photo provided by the sundance institute shows james whitey bulger in a prisoner transfer photo from the u.
Bulger joe berlinger sheds light on a notroious boston crime boss, and the cracks in the american criminal justice system. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory documentary film that follows the trial of the infamous gangster james whitey bulger, using the. May 06, 2014 weve got the exclusive final poster debut for whitey. Beatrice, who played the beloved french bulldog stella on the last seven seasons of. From academy award nominated director joe berlinger, whitey. In the 26 years that have gone by since i was part of the. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory cinemaverite film that follows this past summers trial of the infamous gangster james whitey bulger, while exposing corruption within the highest levels of our nations law enforcement. Jun 17, 2014 but take away the romance and mystique and you have something for more complicated, and the upcoming documentary whitey. If the documentary doesnt quite defend this version of the facts. What may be most appealing to truecrime fans is the. Weve got the exclusive final poster debut for whitey. Bulger relates a universal tale of human frailty, opportunism, and deception and reveals the oftenelusive nature of truth and justice.
The trial of gangster james whitey bulger is center stage in this reallife documentary that explores the trial and accusations of corruption with the u. Bulger, a new documentary from filmmaker joe berlinger the. Berlinger, best known for the paradise lost trilogy of films about an arkansas murder. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory documentary film that follows the trial of the infamous gangster james whitey bulger, using the courtroom action as a springboard to examine accusations of multifaceted corruption within our nations law enforcement and legal systems. Bulger, is currently available to rent on prime video.
Bulger also interestingly does something i see all too rarely in documentaries. Penitentiary at alcatraz, in san francisco, included in the documentary film. A look at james whitey bulger, one of the most infamous criminals in american history. Bulger details the capture and conviction of the notorious boston gangster. This intriguing documentary adopts a crimethriller style oftentimes resembling the tone of a film this history actually inspired. Whitey, a documentary about the gangster whitey bulger the.
Mobster whitey bulger says his life was wasted in letter. Bulger trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Berlinger, best known for the paradise lost trilogy of films about an arkansas murder case. James whitey bulger terrorized the city of boston for years without ever being charged with so much as a misdemeanor. Bulger from all counts of the indictment opposition to motion to consolidate cases. Alleged mob boss james whitey bulger was sentenced in november to two life terms in prison after a jury found he was involved in 11 murders. Greig indicted for conspiracy to harbor and conceal bulger. Bulger 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. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory documentary film. Bulger, better known as whitey, was a notorious and widely feared criminal in boston. Jun 27, 2014 most films focusing on criminal trials aim at revealing the accuseds guilt or innocence. Bulger september 24, 2019 scandalous leads viewers on a wild ride through the largerthanlife pages of the national enquirer, highlighting the publications impact. Along with his longtime girlfriend, he was nabbed in.
Jan 24, 2014 alleged mob boss james whitey bulger was sentenced in november to two life terms in prison after a jury found he was involved in 11 murders. Most films focusing on criminal trials aim at revealing the accuseds guilt or innocence. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory documentary film that follows the trial of the infamous gangster james whitey bulger, using the courtroom action as a springboard to examine accusations of multifaceted corruption. Number 2 on america s most wanted list after osama bin laden, james whitey bulger terrorized the city of boston for years without ever being charged with so much as a misdemeanor. Bulger is a 2014 american biographical documentary film produced and directed by joe berlinger. Bulger official trailer directed by academy awardnominated director joe berlinger. Bulger september 24, 2019 scandalous leads viewers on a wild ride through the largerthanlife pages of the national enquirer, highlighting the publications impact on journalism, business, culture and politics. Bulger is the documentary about infamous boston gangster whitey bulger, and we get the first look at the movie, direct from its premiere at the 2014. Jun 29, 2015 this photo provided by the sundance institute shows james whitey bulger in a prisoner transfer photo from the u. Some kind of monster, crude and under african skies. Bulger dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats.
On june 22, 2011, after a 16year manhunt, federal authorities finally apprehended james whitey bulger, the notoriously vicious gangster who terrorized boston for more than two decades. He disappeared after being tipped off about an impending arrest in 1994, and. Bulger, however, theres no doubt that boston crime lord james whitey bulger was a very bad guy with tons of criminal misdeeds including murders to his discredit, and those who followed his 20 trial will know he was convicted of a. Number 2 on america s most wanted list after osama bin laden, bulger terrorized the city of boston for years without ever being charged with so much as a misdemeanor. Bulger ruled the criminal class of south boston for over 30. Its world premiere was at the 2014 sundance film festival on january 18, 2014. Bulger theatrical trailer a documentary film that follows the trial of the infamous gangster james whitey bulger, using. Whitey, a documentary about the gangster whitey bulger. Bulger, better known as whitey, was a notorious and widely feared criminal in boston in the 1970s and 80s. Bolger magnolia pictures 2014 rated r dvd version a semifictionalized story about whitey is about to come out with johnny depp in the role of this boston irish mob boss. The official trailer for the new documentary film whitey.
Whitey bulger documentary from paradise lost director acquired. Embedded for months with federal prosecutors, retired fbi and state police, victims. Bulger, nonfiction film television directorproducer whose films include paradise lost, brothers keeper, metallica. James whitey bulger defends himself in new documentary. May, 2014 from academy awardnominated director joe berlinger, whitey. Academy awardnominated filmmaker joe berlinger examines bulger s relationship with the fbi and department of justice that allowed him to reign over a criminal empire in. The victims relatives manage easily to do so, but as a film, whitey. The inspiration for jack nicholsons character in the departed, bulger was charged with 32 counts of criminal wrongdoing, including complicity in at least 19 murders. Bulgers life was also the chronicled in scott coopers 2015 film black.
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