White Boy

This true-crime documentary examines the life of Richard Wershe Jr., a white teenager who gained notoriety in Detroit for allegedly managing a large drug operation. After being charged with a non-violent offense in 1987 at the age of 17, Wershe became a frequent subject of local news and headlines. The film explores the reasons why he remained incarcerated into his late forties, while revealing his lesser-known role as a young informant for the FBI. To uncover these details, the production features accounts from federal agents, journalists, hit men, and gangsters.

Directed by Shawn Rech, the film features a cast of people appearing as themselves, including Richard Wershe Jr., Scott M. Burnstein, Johnny Curry, Chris Hansen, Kevin Dietz, and Herm Groman. The screenplay was written by Seth Ferranti and Brandon Kimber. Released in 2017 in the United States with a runtime of 82 minutes, the documentary has been received positively by viewers. It holds a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb based on 2,400 votes and a matching 7.1/10 on TMDB from 49 votes.