Bulger from all counts of the indictment opposition to motion to consolidate cases. Bulger dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. 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. But take away the romance and mystique and you have something for more complicated, and the upcoming documentary whitey. Bulger, a film which pivots on the 20 trial of the. Bulger is a 2014 american biographical documentary film produced and directed by joe berlinger. 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.
Its world premiere was at the 2014 sundance film festival on january 18, 2014. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory documentary film that follows the trial of the infamous gangster james. In the 26 years that have gone by since i was part of the. 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. Bulger, a toughminded truecrime doc, starts dramatically by tapping into. Bulger, argues that he was shielded from prosecution by john j. Bulger joe berlinger sheds light on a notroious boston crime boss, and the cracks in the american criminal justice system. The producer of the film, berlnger, brings us the up close and personal.
Bulger 2014 filmmaker joe berlinger examines the story of south boston crime boss whitey bulger, including his sensational trial. We get first person responses from attorneys, thugs from the bulger syndicate. James whitey bulger is seen in a mugshot from the alcatraz federal penitentiary in whitey. Auschwitz, directed by james moll, written by lorna graham. Bulger 2014 toutes les infos sur le film complet whitey. Bulger assuredly falls into the former category, but thats not necessarily to say that its a great piece of. How did bulger run the boston mob so long and with such impunity. From academy awardnominated director joe berlinger, whitey.
Bulger, better known as whitey, was a notorious and widely feared criminal in boston in the 1970s and 80s. 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. Bulger 2014 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Tribeca film festival shorts lineup includes works by danny devito, michael.
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James whitey bulger terrorized the city of boston for years without ever being charged with so much as a misdemeanor. Black mass resurrects bostons long memories of whitey bulger. That may be because berlinger, a thorough and impassioned muckraker, has managed to find hints of injustice in the justice that was served. The films subtitle could be the united states of america in cahoots with. This documentary takes a deep look into the life and crimes of crime boss whitey bulger. Whitey, a documentary about the gangster whitey bulger. Bulger raises some vital questions for citizens of the free world.
Definitely one of the best documentaries at this years dallas international film festival, this is one detailed and informative expose that focuses not just on bad. Duke, directed by max barbakow, written by derek j. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Bulger also interestingly does something i see all too rarely in documentaries. Bulger details the capture and conviction of the notorious boston gangster. We then explore the trial, as well as the background of bulgers 30 years of power in south boston after his release from alcatraz. Despite essentially ending with the sentencing of its subject, whos now serving two consecutive life terms, whitey. His 2011 capture and eventual trial emboldened many who had lived in fear. Bucking industry politics and critics, self doubt, and physical injury, lewis leads us on a deeply.
Whitey investigates the trial of an infamous boston. Bulger relates a universal tale of human frailty, opportunism, and deception and reveals the oftenelusive nature of truth and justice. Bulger ruled the criminal class of south boston for over 30. Bulger is a sweeping and revelatory documentary film that follows the trial of the infamous.
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