White Boy
Synopsis
“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.
Credits
- Richard Wershe Jras Self - 'White Boy Rick'
- Scott M Burnsteinas Self - Reporter
- Dana Hathawayas Self - Judge - Wayne County Circuit Court
- Joe Swickardas Self - Reporter 1979 - 2012, Detroit Free Press
- Kevin Dietzas Self - Television Reporter
- Chris Hansenas Self - Investigative Journalist, Detroit 1981-1993
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Edited by Brandon KimberShot by Robert C BanksScored by Samuel Ramirez
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- Der weiße Jungede
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17 unique people credited
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Richard Wershe Jr
as Self - 'White Boy Rick'
Scott M Burnstein
as Self - Reporter
Dana Hathaway
as Self - Judge - Wayne County Circuit Court
Joe Swickard
as Self - Reporter 1979 - 2012, Detroit Free Press
Kevin Dietz
as Self - Television Reporter
Chris Hansen
as Self - Investigative Journalist, Detroit 1981-1993
Herm Groman
as Self - FBI Special Agent Detroit, 1981-1993
William Rice
as Self - Head of Homicide, 2000-2007 Detroit Police Department
Gregg Schwarz
as Self - FBI Special Agent, Detroit 1981-1993
Johnny Curry
as Self - Detroit Drug Lord, 1980's
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