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2014107 minRdocumentary

6.4/ 10(82 ratings)• TMDB

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Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger

2014107 minRdocumentary

6.4/ 10(82 ratings)• TMDB

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James "Whitey" Bulger's 2013 trial reveals his criminal activities in Boston and exposes allegations of corruption within the FBI and Department of Justice.

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

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Joe Berlinger

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James "Whitey" Bulger's 2013 trial reveals his criminal activities in Boston and exposes allegations of corruption within the FBI and Department of Justice.

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James "Whitey" Bulger stands trial in 2013 for his role as a notorious gangster in Boston. The documentary details the legal proceedings against him while addressing allegations of corruption within the FBI and the Department of Justice. Interviews with law enforcement officials and courtroom footage reveal the connections that allowed Bulger to evade capture for years. Produced and directed by Joe Berlinger, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014, and runs for 107 minutes.

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See the legal battles surrounding James Bulger's criminal empire.
Find out how Bulger influenced the character in The Departed.
Meet the critics' perspectives on Bulger's legacy.

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The film has an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 50 reviews.
It premiered on January 18, 2014, at the Sundance Film Festival.
The documentary has a runtime of 107 minutes.
Critic Kevin Cullen wrote that the film lends undeserved legitimacy to Bulger's claims.

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Who directed the documentary Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger?

Joe Berlinger directed the documentary.

What was the approval rating of the film on Rotten Tomatoes?

The film has an approval rating of 80% based on 50 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

When did Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger premiere?

It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 18, 2014.

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