White Boy (2017) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
Who is Richard Wershe Jr.?
Richard Wershe Jr., also known as 'White Boy Rick', was a 14-year-old FBI informant and alleged cocaine kingpin in Detroit during the 1980s.
What law contributed to Richard Wershe Jr.'s life sentence?
Wershe Jr. was sentenced to life in prison under the 1978 '650 Lifer Law', which mandated life sentences without parole for those found with over 650 grams of heroin or cocaine.
What award did the documentary White Boy win?
White Boy earned the Audience Choice Award at the 2017 FREEP Film Festival.