White Boy (2017)

In the volatile landscape of 1980's Detroit, an urban legend takes root, stirring up the murky depths of street folklore. The tale revolves around Richard Wershe Jr., a mere 17-year-old, who allegedly becomes the linchpin of an intricate large-scale drug empire that pervades the inner city's veins. This is the story of the infamous "White Boy Rick." His audacious operation, marked by a ruthless sophistication far beyond his tender years, is abruptly halted when he's arrested for a non-violive, juvenile drug offense. A judicial hammer falls, sentencing him to a life devoid of parole. As the years stretch into decades, Rick remains incarcerated, his youth wasted within the cold prison walls. The whispers of "White Boy Rick" continue to echo through the streets of Detroit, growing stranger and more intriguing with time. Now, the veil of legend is about to be lifted. Journalists, police, federal agents, and even hit men, each with a piece of the puzzle, seek to set the record straight in a pursuit of truth more bewildering than fiction. "White Boy" is not just a movie; it's a journey into the heart of a legend, a labyrinth of crime, punishment, and the blurred lines between. Prepare to delve into a world where the truth is stranger than the legend, and the legend is as chilling as the reality.

White Boy is a documentary movie featuring Richard Wershe Jr. and directed by Shawn Rech.

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