White Boy

7 2017 Christopher S. Rech, Shawn Rech 1h 22m
Documentary
White Boy

“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 Scott M. Burnstein Self
Johnny Curry Self
Chris Hansen Chris Hansen Self
Kevin Dietz Self
Herm Groman Self
Seth Ferranti Self
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