Film

White Boy

2017 · 1h 22m · Documentary

IMDb

7.1

“White Boy Rick”, as he was called, was a novelty: A white teenager seemingly running a major inner-city drug operation. In May of 1987, 17-year-old Richard Wershe Jr. was charged with a non-violent, juvenile drug offense. By the time of his arrest he was already a Detroit legend, frequently making front-page headlines and leading the local television news. In this film, gangsters, hit men, journalists and federal agents struggle to explain why he remains in prison at nearly 50 years old. The possible explanation is more stunning than the crimes Wershe was alleged to have committed.

Richard Wershe Jr.

Self

Scott M. Burnstein

Self

Johnny Curry

Self

Chris Hansen

Self

Kevin Dietz

Self

Herm Groman

Self

Seth Ferranti

Self

• Shawn RechDirector
• Shawn RechDirector
• Brandon KimberScreenplay · Director of Photography
• Seth FerrantiScreenplay
• Robert C. BanksDirector of Photography
• Samuel RamirezOriginal Music Composer

White Boy Trailer #1 (2018) | Movieclips Indie

Release date

March 31, 2017

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 22m

Rated

12

Genres

Documentary