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.
Starring
Richard Wershe Jr., Scott M. Burnstein, Johnny Curry
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
White Boy was released 9 years ago in 2017.
Overview
“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 ...
White Boy is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 22m.
CAST (7)
RW
Richard Wershe Jr.
Self
Scott M. Burnstein
Self
JC
Johnny Curry
Self
Chris Hansen
Self
KD
Kevin Dietz
Self
HG
Herm Groman
Self
SF
Seth Ferranti
Self
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
82 min (1h 22m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (46 votes)
Popularity
6
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is White Boy about?
“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.
How long is White Boy?
White Boy has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who stars in White Boy?
The cast of White Boy includes Richard Wershe Jr., Scott M. Burnstein, Johnny Curry, Chris Hansen, Kevin Dietz.
What is the rating of White Boy?
White Boy has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 46 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary