‘White Boy Rick’ will soon be on its way to Netflix and DVD. Box office returns for the film declined for the second week in a row. Last weekend (September 28—30) the Columbia/Sony Pictures film dropped to ninth place from sixth place in the Top Ten among movie currently on the big screen. So far, ‘White Boy Rick’ has grossed an estimated $21,714,781 against an estimated … [Read more...] about ‘White Boy Rick’ Film Fading at the Box Office
Vince Wade Reviews ‘White Boy Rick’
Quick Take: From incidents that never happened to a discussion of a gun that hadn’t been invented yet, ‘White Boy Rick’ takes liberties with facts and the truth. The result is a movie that leaves many viewers confused and many critics critical. My review will feature insights and facts you won’t find anywhere else. Over the last few years I’ve worked hard to acquire a … [Read more...] about Vince Wade Reviews ‘White Boy Rick’
Two Tales of Youth Crime
Both Were Just 17 Washington is in a tizzy this week over allegations Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh attempted to rape a 15-year-old girl when he was “just 17.” His supporters argue it was just a youthful indiscretion if it did happen. Meanwhile, in about 15 movie theaters around Washington, D.C. this week, there’s a movie showing called “White Boy Rick.” It’s … [Read more...] about Two Tales of Youth Crime
White Boy Rick Was No Kingpin
The hype machine is in high gear for the “White Boy Rick” movie. Variety, the movie industry bible, estimates Sony/Columbia pictures will spend over four million dollars promoting the film, which rolls out nationwide on September 14. The movie poster says Rick was a hustler, an FBI informant and a drug kingpin—all before the age of 16. White Boy Rick Wershe was NEVER a drug … [Read more...] about White Boy Rick Was No Kingpin
White Boy Rick Wershe: ‘The Records Do Not Exist’
Sunday, September 13, 2015 The story of Richard “White Boy Rick” Wershe, Jr. is an epic tale, sprawling and complex. It is a challenge to keep the story straight because there are so many players, so many events. It is a challenge to tell you about it. It is much more than a story about a white teenage dope dealer in the black underworld. It is every bit as much a tale about … [Read more...] about White Boy Rick Wershe: ‘The Records Do Not Exist’