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.
Description: “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.
Genres: Documentary
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $0
Runtime: 82 minutes
STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Dixieland
The Phantom
Capote
First Reformed
Duel
The Invention of Lying
On My Skin
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
The Transporter
Richard Wershe Jr.
Played Self
Scott M. Burnstein
Played Self
Johnny Curry
Played Self
Chris Hansen
Played Self
Kevin Dietz
Played Self
Herm Groman
Played Self
Seth Ferranti
Played Self
Backdrops
Posters
Logos
