Review of Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (2014) by Nathan M — 08 Sep 2014

Shocking and compelling. A searing indictment of corruption within the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department.

This review of Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (2014) was written by Nathan M on 08 Sep 2014.

Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger has generally received positive reviews.

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