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White Boy

  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • 1h 22m
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White Boy (2017)
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In 1980's Detroit, 17 year-old Richard Wershe, Jr. allegedly ran a sophisticated inner-city drug dealing operation. Now, journalists, police, federal agents and hit men are speaking for the ... Read allIn 1980's Detroit, 17 year-old Richard Wershe, Jr. allegedly ran a sophisticated inner-city drug dealing operation. Now, journalists, police, federal agents and hit men are speaking for the first time about the legend of "White Boy Rick."In 1980's Detroit, 17 year-old Richard Wershe, Jr. allegedly ran a sophisticated inner-city drug dealing operation. Now, journalists, police, federal agents and hit men are speaking for the first time about the legend of "White Boy Rick."

  • Director
    • Shawn Rech
  • Writers
    • Brandon Kimber
    • Seth Ferranti
  • Stars
    • Richard Wershe Jr.
    • Scott M. Burnstein
    • Dana Hathaway
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  • IMDb RATING
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    2.4K
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    • Director
      • Shawn Rech
    • Writers
      • Brandon Kimber
      • Seth Ferranti
    • Stars
      • Richard Wershe Jr.
      • Scott M. Burnstein
      • Dana Hathaway
    • 16User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Richard Wershe Jr.
    Richard Wershe Jr.
    • Self - 'White Boy Rick'
    • (archive footage)
    Scott M. Burnstein
    Scott M. Burnstein
    • Self - Reporter
    • (as Scott Burnstein)
    Dana Hathaway
    Dana Hathaway
    • Self - Judge - Wayne County Circuit Court
    • (as Hon. Dana Hathaway)
    Joe Swickard
    Joe Swickard
    • Self - Reporter 1979 - 2012, Detroit Free Press
    Kevin Dietz
    Kevin Dietz
    • Self - Television Reporter
    Chris Hansen
    Chris Hansen
    • Self - Investigative Journalist, Detroit 1981-1993
    Herm Groman
    Herm Groman
    • Self - FBI Special Agent Detroit, 1981-1993
    William Rice
    William Rice
    • Self - Head of Homicide, 2000-2007 Detroit Police Department
    Gregg Schwarz
    Gregg Schwarz
    • Self - FBI Special Agent, Detroit 1981-1993
    Johnny Curry
    Johnny Curry
    • Self - Detroit Drug Lord, 1980's
    Seth Ferranti
    Seth Ferranti
    • Self - Journalist
    Nathaniel Craft
    Nathaniel Craft
    • Self - Convicted Murderer
    • (as Nathaniel Kraft)
    Ralph Musilli
    Ralph Musilli
    • Self - Rick's Attorney
    Dawn Wershe-Scott
    Dawn Wershe-Scott
    • Self - Rick's Sister
    Darlene McCormick
    Darlene McCormick
    • Self - Rick's Mother
    Steve Fishman
    Steve Fishman
    • Self - Defense Attorney
    Robert Aguirre
    Robert Aguirre
    • Self - Retired Police Officer, Former Parole Board Member
    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Self - Actor
    • (archive footage)
    • Director
      • Shawn Rech
    • Writers
      • Brandon Kimber
      • Seth Ferranti
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    8Calicodreamin

    Good doc

    A short and informative documentary on Detroit's white boy rick and his excessive conviction for drug possession. The interviews were relevant and the storyline had a good flow.
    10duckduckpoose

    Power Corrupts Absolutely

    An raw look at the the corrupt Detroit political machine and all the hypocritical politicians that drove that city into the ground. White Boy gives insight into a criminal organization that stretched into the highest reaches of the Detroit power structure. Unfortunately, White Boy's story is an important lesson on the political corruption most major American cities contend with to this day.
    10sbharbison

    Excellent documentary.

    This is a well done documentary and should be seen by anyone that is not already aware of how our government really works. It might be shocking to some people, but it par for the course to anyone that already know how our government works.
    9Gswillis

    More proof

    More proof that the media is completely corrupt and toxic.

    More proof that the justice system and law enforcement organizations are broken.

    More proof that "inner city " culture and the "thug life" is a fungus on the ass of life.
    9jrneptune

    See this movie! Simple as that.

    I haven't seen the 2018 movie White Boy Rick but I seriously doubt that it can be as compelling and amazing to watch as this documentary. I can say I have personal experience with the drug war of the 80 and 90's and so much of the movie rings true.

    Politicians, police officers, and more corrupted by money and influence brought in from illegal drugs.

    I seriously doubt that the 2018 movie will get away at naming names and pointing fingers at the folks that were possibly corrupted. I just hope this documentary doesn't get mired by lawsuits against it like a few have been.

    The interviews are great and are a mix from everyone and I do mean everyone, from FBI, DEA, Judges, Mayors, Police Chiefs, Lawyers, Journalist, Drug dealers, hitmen, family members, and a host of others.

    To make matters worst, he was arrested on a non-violent crime at 17 years old with no previous criminal history and too many parties do not want him to see the light of day.

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      Prologue: Richard Wershe Jr is the longest serving non-violent juvenile offender in the state of Michigan. He was convicted on February 4, 1988 for possession with the attempt to deliver a controlled substance over 650 grams.
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    • Release date
      • May 29, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 650 Lifer: The Legend of White Boy Rick
    • Production companies
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      • Woodward Original
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      1 hour 22 minutes
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