White Boy Rick
Set in 1980s Detroit at the height of the crack epidemic and the War on Drugs, WHITE BOY RICK is based on the moving true story of a blue-collar father and his teenage son, Rick Wershe, who became an undercover police informant and later a drug dealer, before he was abandoned by his handlers and sentenced to life in prison.
Critic Reviews:
- " White Boy Rick is a sobering and well-made look into the 80s Detroit drug game. " – Julian Lytle
- " White Boy Rick is a solid and moving character-driven drama, carried on the back of its strong cast. In today's times. " – Nicolás Delgadillo
- " White Boy Rick is a solid effort that introduces Merritt and reminds us why we love McConaughey and the fact that it is based on a true story makes it all the more interesting. " – Allison Rose