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

The documentary delves into the captivating trial of notorious gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, using the legal proceedings as a jumping-off point to investigate claims of corruption within the upper echelons of law enforcement agencies. The film is helmed by Joe Berlinger, an Academy Award nominee whose expert storytelling abilities are on full display. He meticulously unravels the complex relationship between Bulger and the FBI alongside the Department of Justice, which allowed him to maintain a stranglehold on Boston's criminal underworld for decades. As you watch this compelling film unfold, you will be both riveted by the dramatic courtroom scenes and thought-provoking as you consider the implications of the systemic corruption revealed throughout the trial.